ROP processing equipment not approved by DOHMH. Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. HACCP — NYC Health Violation 22E
Violation code 22E is a critical health violation covering five related infractions: unapproved ROP (Reduced Oxygen Packaging) equipment, live roaches or mice in food or non-food areas, missing or unmaintained HACCP food safety plans, and structural defects that allow vermin entry or harborage. NYC DOHMH considers this a health hazard requiring immediate correction due to direct risk of foodborne illness and pest-related contamination. The violation has been cited 9 times across NYC, with the majority occurring in Manhattan.
What is Violation 22E?
ROP processing equipment not approved by DOHMH. Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist. Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
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.
Which Boroughs See Violation 22E Most?
Restaurants Cited for Violation 22E (9 total)
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Violation 22E: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 22E in NYC restaurants?
- ROP processing equipment not approved by DOHMH. Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas. HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises. Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist. Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.
- How serious is violation 22E?
- Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link ROP processing equipment not approved by to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 22E?
- 9 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 22E, representing 0.01% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 22E citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 22E citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 22E?
- 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 22E a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 22E is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.