Critical Violation Code 20D

NYC Health Code Violation 20D — NYC Health Violation 20D

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 20D is a critical administrative violation that poses an immediate health hazard and direct risk of foodborne illness. The violation has been cited 154 times across NYC since inspections began, with the highest frequency in Manhattan. Restaurants receiving this violation must correct it immediately, as it is linked to bacterial contamination and documented outbreak events.

154
Times Cited in NYC
0.14%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 20D?

Violation of NYC Health Code requirements

What restaurants must do to fix this

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 20D Most?

Manhattan
78 citations
Brooklyn
34 citations
Queens
25 citations
Bronx
16 citations
Staten Island
1 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 20D (154 total)

BAR BRUNO
560 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 25, 2022
BAR BRUNO
560 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 25, 2022
Score: 66
FAIRFIELD INN
21 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 22, 2022
FAIRFIELD INN
21 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 22, 2022
Score: 34
Sheza Coffee House
6050 RIVERDALE AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 22, 2022
STARBUCKS
130 FULTON STREET, Manhattan
Apr 21, 2022
AUNTIE ANNE'S PRETZELS, CARVEL
151 WEST 34 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 20, 2022
Score: 21
AUNTIE ANNE'S PRETZELS, CARVEL
151 WEST 34 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 20, 2022
EXCLUSIVE PIZZA
810 WEST 181 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 19, 2022
Score: 17
FRESH SALT
146 BEEKMAN STREET, Manhattan
Apr 18, 2022
LIVE LONG JUICE BAR
131-20 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 14, 2022
LIVE LONG JUICE BAR
131-20 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 14, 2022
Score: 63
JUICE PRESS
100 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE B
Apr 14, 2022
Score: 20
HALAL BROS
247-14 SOUTH CONDUIT AVENUE, Queens
Apr 14, 2022
HALAL BROS
247-14 SOUTH CONDUIT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Apr 14, 2022
Score: 11
SUSHI SUSHI
1504 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 12, 2022
Score: 5
STICK TO MY POT
224 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 11, 2022
EL POTE RESTAURANT
718 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 11, 2022
JUICES FOR LIFE
1028 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 11, 2022
STICK TO MY POT
224 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 11, 2022
Score: 13

Related Administrative Violations

20-04 NYC Health Code Violation 20-04 Critical 4,793 cited 20-06 NYC Health Code Violation 20-06 Critical 3,688 cited 20-08 Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information Hot TCS food... Critical 3,438 cited 20-01 NYC Health Code Violation 20-01 Critical 1,730 cited 20F NYC Health Code Violation 20F Critical 179 cited 20-05 NYC Health Code Violation 20-05 Critical 146 cited

Browse all 131 violation codes →

Violation 20D: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 20D in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 20D?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20D to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 20D?
154 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 20D, representing 0.14% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 20D citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 20D citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 20D?
Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.
Is violation 20D a critical violation?
Yes, violation 20D is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.