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)

Sunshine Froyo
32-37 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 14, 2022
Score: 19
Sunshine Froyo
32-37 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 14, 2022
Sunshine Froyo
32-37 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 14, 2022
LA BAGUETTE SHOP
2705 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 8, 2022
Score: 30
INSOMNIA COOKIES
109 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 8, 2022
Score: 4
CHOP & GO
643 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 7, 2022
CHOP & GO
643 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE B
Mar 7, 2022
Score: 23
MOROCHO BAKERY
111-26 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Mar 4, 2022
K-BAP
62 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 3, 2022
K-BAP
62 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 3, 2022
Score: 23
MI TIERRA
149-15 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Mar 1, 2022
SIMO PIZZA
75 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan
Feb 25, 2022
JUICY KING CRAB EXPRESS
925 EAST 107 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 24, 2022
Score: 13
JUICY KING CRAB EXPRESS
925 EAST 107 STREET, Brooklyn
Feb 24, 2022
TENGRI TAGH UYGHUR CUSINE
144 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 23, 2022
Score: 13
TENGRI TAGH UYGHUR CUSINE
144 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 23, 2022
BONDI SUSHI
75 KENMARE STREET, Manhattan
Feb 22, 2022
CIPRIANI DOWNTOWN
376 WEST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Feb 16, 2022
CIPRIANI DOWNTOWN
376 WEST BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 16, 2022
Score: 4
ICE QUEEN
90-15 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 1, 2022

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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.