Food Protection Certificate Not Held by Supervisor — NYC Health Violation 04A
Violation code 04A penalizes restaurants that fail to have a supervisor holding a current NYC Food Protection Certificate on duty during operating hours. This is a critical violation because certified managers have demonstrated food safety knowledge that directly prevents foodborne illness outbreaks—establishments without certified supervisors have 2.5 times more critical violations and 60% higher outbreak risk. Across NYC, this violation has been cited 9,364 times, most frequently in Manhattan, reflecting a persistent gap in food safety management standards.
What is Violation 04A?
At least one supervisor with NYC Food Protection Certificate must be present during all hours of operation.
Obtain Food Protection Certificate immediately through NYC-approved course. Certificate holder must be present ALL operating hours. Post certificate conspicuously. Maintain valid certification (renew every 5 years). Train all staff on food safety basics.
CDC Risk Factor: Poor Personal Hygiene - Knowledge Factor
Which Boroughs See Violation 04A Most?
Restaurants Cited for Violation 04A (9,364 total)
Violation 04A: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 04A in NYC restaurants?
- At least one supervisor with NYC Food Protection Certificate must be present during all hours of operation.
- How serious is violation 04A?
- Critical violation. KNOWLEDGE GAP: Establishments without certified managers have 2.5x more critical violations. Lack of food safety knowledge directly correlates with foodborne illness outbreaks. Certified managers reduce outbreak risk by 60% through proper training and oversight.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 04A?
- 9,364 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 04A, representing 8.46% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 04A citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 04A citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 04A?
- Obtain Food Protection Certificate immediately through NYC-approved course. Certificate holder must be present ALL operating hours. Post certificate conspicuously. Maintain valid certification (renew every 5 years). Train all staff on food safety basics.
- Is violation 04A a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 04A is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.