Critical Violation Code 04F

NYC Health Code Violation 04F — NYC Health Violation 04F

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 04F is a critical food protection violation that creates immediate risk of foodborne illness through bacterial contamination. This violation has been cited 247 times across NYC since inspections began, with Manhattan accounting for the highest number of cases. Because of its direct link to outbreak events, 04F violations must be corrected immediately and typically result in re-inspection to ensure compliance before normal operations resume.

247
Times Cited in NYC
0.22%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 04F?

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 04F Most?

Manhattan
79 citations
Brooklyn
78 citations
Queens
54 citations
Bronx
27 citations
Staten Island
9 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 04F (247 total)

KYURAMEN / MAIKO
132 BOWERY, Manhattan
CLOSED
Aug 7, 2023
Score: 115
KYURAMEN / MAIKO
132 BOWERY, Manhattan
CLOSED
Aug 7, 2023
Score: 115
MAISON DE VIENNOISERIES
8101 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jul 5, 2023
Score: 77
MAISON DE VIENNOISERIES
8101 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jul 5, 2023
Score: 77
MCDONALD'S
1660 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
CLOSED
Jun 29, 2023
Score: 80
GAL BI MA EUL
194-03 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Jun 29, 2023
Score: 26
BLAGGARD'S PUB
8 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 14, 2023
Score: 51
DELICIOSO RESTAURANT
423 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx
Jun 13, 2023
Score: 25
CONCEPT COFFEE
44-61 11 STREET, Queens
GRADE C
Jun 5, 2023
Score: 76
BK JANI
679 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
May 31, 2023
Score: 48
TASTE OF PUNJAB
95-04 VAN WYCK EXPRESSWAY, Queens
GRADE B
May 10, 2023
Score: 18
BORDER BURRITO
287 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 8, 2023
Score: 59
PASQUALE'S RIGOLETTO RESTAURANT
2311 ARTHUR AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE C
May 2, 2023
Score: 38
PATTY PLUS BAKERY & RESTAURANT
324 LIVINGSTON STREET, Brooklyn
May 2, 2023
Score: 43
MCDONALD'S
904 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Apr 20, 2023
Score: 28
MCDONALD'S
904 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Apr 20, 2023
Score: 28
DUNKIN'
2092 ROCKAWAY PARKWAY, Brooklyn
Apr 18, 2023
Score: 51
EL VALLE LENOX
588 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 7, 2023
Score: 78
Mar 30, 2023
Score: 93
TSURU TON TAN
21 EAST 16 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Mar 28, 2023
Score: 74

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Violation 04F: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 04F in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 04F?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 04F to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 04F?
247 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 04F, representing 0.22% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 04F citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 04F citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 04F?
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 04F a critical violation?
Yes, violation 04F is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.