Critical Violation Code 20F

NYC Health Code Violation 20F — NYC Health Violation 20F

Overview

Violation code 20F is a critical administrative violation under NYC Health Code that poses an immediate health hazard and creates risk of foodborne illness. This violation has been cited 179 times across NYC, with the highest frequency in Manhattan, and has been linked to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Restaurants receiving this citation must correct the violation immediately to protect public health.

179
Times Cited in NYC
0.16%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 20F?

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 20F Most?

Manhattan
73 citations
Brooklyn
60 citations
Queens
34 citations
Bronx
9 citations
0
2 citations
Staten Island
1 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 20F (179 total)

PASTURE BURGERS
1611 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn
Jun 27, 2022
Score: 0
LAS BANDERAS
1641 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 27, 2022
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
2119 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 27, 2022
LAS BANDERAS
1641 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jun 27, 2022
Score: 12
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
2119 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jun 27, 2022
Score: 12
KATHMANDU FUSION KITCHEN
39-26 61 STREET, Queens
Jun 27, 2022
UNION ST. PIZZA
226 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 24, 2022
PEP'S ON GRAND
197 GRAND STREET, Manhattan
Jun 24, 2022
PEP'S ON GRAND
197 GRAND STREET, Manhattan
Jun 24, 2022
Score: 0
SKINOS MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
123 WASHINGTON STREET, Manhattan
Jun 23, 2022
SKINOS MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
123 WASHINGTON STREET, Manhattan
Jun 23, 2022
Score: 33
YIA YIA'S TAVERNA
1035 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 21, 2022
GROOVE
125 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jun 21, 2022
Score: 5
YIA YIA'S TAVERNA
1035 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 21, 2022
Score: 22
GROOVE
125 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan
Jun 21, 2022
MELLOW YELLOW COFFEE & VIBES
1729 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 16, 2022
Score: 25
CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT
576 ROGERS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 15, 2022
Score: 0
CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT
576 ROGERS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 15, 2022
TAQUERIA DIANA
129 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 13, 2022
Score: 0
TAQUERIA DIANA
129 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 13, 2022

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Violation 20F: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 20F in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 20F?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20F to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 20F?
179 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 20F, representing 0.16% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 20F citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 20F citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 20F?
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 20F a critical violation?
Yes, violation 20F is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.