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)

ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON
4840 BROADWAY, Manhattan
CLOSED
Aug 15, 2025
Score: 115
MILU
225 LIBERTY STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Aug 11, 2025
Score: 49
EL MESON II RESTAURANT
3517 BROADWAY, Manhattan
CLOSED
Aug 4, 2025
Score: 110
D.B. COOPER'S
506 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 29, 2025
Score: 37
CHARM THAI CORP
1346 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Jul 28, 2025
Score: 137
EXQUISITO
21-12 36 AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Jul 25, 2025
Score: 72
GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY & GRILL
1862 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jul 24, 2025
Score: 62
BURP BOWL
246 EAST 45 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 43
COCOLUAH PIZZA
94-04 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens
Jul 11, 2025
Score: 100
CORNER GOURMET
66 WEST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jul 3, 2025
Score: 71
SUGAR FACTORY TIME SQUARE
694 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 2, 2025
Score: 99
RAMEN MEIJIN
1574 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 1, 2025
Score: 57
BREAD & BUTTER
25 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan
Jul 1, 2025
Score: 107
BURGER MAN
740 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Jun 23, 2025
Score: 128
YUNNAN RICE NOODLE
274 GRAND STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Jun 12, 2025
Score: 89
PIZZA PLUS
2253 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 9, 2025
Score: 62
CARIBBEAN STARR
280 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 3, 2025
Score: 89
TAMAL EXPRESS
70 WEST 183 STREET, Bronx
May 27, 2025
Score: 47
DAVID'S
539 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
May 22, 2025
Score: 15
BANH ANH EM
99 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 13, 2025
Score: 129

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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.