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)

DONG YUE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
136-14 38 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
Nov 3, 2022
Score: 49
EMPIRE CHINESE RESTAURANT
178-17 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
Nov 1, 2022
Score: 14
BLACK FOREST BROOKLYN
181 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 31, 2022
Score: 34
BAR BLONDEAU
80 WYTHE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 31, 2022
Score: 31
OSAMIL
5 WEST 31 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 19, 2022
Score: 27
LA DULCE II BAKERY
8710A LEFFERTS BOULEVARD, Queens
Oct 17, 2022
LA DULCE II BAKERY
8710A LEFFERTS BOULEVARD, Queens
Oct 17, 2022
Score: 17
L.S. FOREVER DELI
789 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Oct 3, 2022
Score: 74
CAFE GITANE
242 MOTT STREET, Manhattan
Sep 16, 2022
Score: 72
DUNKIN
100-05 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Sep 13, 2022
Score: 0
POKE FRESH SUSHI
1588 YORK AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Aug 15, 2022
Score: 0
DUNKIN
177-28 150 AVENUE, Queens
Aug 8, 2022
Score: 19
BOSTON MARKET
106-24 71 AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Jul 20, 2022
Score: 0
BOSTON MARKET
106-24 71 AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Jul 20, 2022
Score: 0
PEPPA'S
689 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jul 19, 2022
Score: 83
TACOS EL TORITO VERSATILE
608A MELROSE AVENUE, Bronx
Jul 18, 2022
Score: 82
TEAMWORKON3 JUICES
2007 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 18, 2022
Score: 36
IL MULINO PRIME
331 WEST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jul 12, 2022
Score: 72
CLAUDETTE
24 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Jul 11, 2022
Score: 38
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
358 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 14, 2022
Score: 73

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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.