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)

L.Q. PALACE (KTV KARAOKE)
41-16 FULLER PLACE, Queens
Feb 20, 2020
JAMAICA POOL & PIZZA
179-03 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Jan 14, 2020
ITAL FUSION
4705 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 20, 2019
VIN SUR VINGT
100 RIVERSIDE BOULEVARD, Manhattan
Jun 18, 2019
Score: 29
EL GRAN MALECON RESTAURANT
234 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 7, 2019
MINETTA LANE THEATRE
18 MINETTA LANE, Manhattan
Oct 30, 2018
MINETTA LANE THEATRE
18 MINETTA LANE, Manhattan
Oct 30, 2018
AZGARDZ OF NEW YORK
2330 ARTHUR AVENUE, Bronx
Oct 15, 2018
BLUJEEN
2143 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD, Manhattan
Aug 29, 2018
TONGKATSU
137 RIVINGTON STREET, Manhattan
Jun 12, 2018
THE HALAL BROTHERS
147-12 45 AVENUE, Queens
May 15, 2018
OLD FASHION CONEY ISLAND FOOD
3019 WEST 12 STREET, Brooklyn
Aug 5, 2017
VCHRIS AFRICAN CUISINE
568 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jun 22, 2017
FIRSTLIVE STUDIO
219 CENTRAL AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 24, 2015

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.