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.
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)
HKS KITCHEN
1434D RICHMOND ROAD, Staten Island
CLOSED
May 12, 2025
Score: 91
HKS KITCHEN
1434D RICHMOND ROAD, Staten Island
CLOSED
May 12, 2025
Score: 91
BARKING DOG
1678 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
May 9, 2025
Score: 29
GREEN HILL CAFE
421 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
May 6, 2025
Score: 94
EMPELLON AL PASTOR
132 SAINT MARKS PLACE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Apr 29, 2025
Score: 52
GOO GONG TAN
40-09 149 PLACE, Queens
GRADE C
Apr 18, 2025
Score: 52
PARK ASIA RESTAURANT
801 66 STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 4, 2025
Score: 62
STARBUCKS-BAYPLAZA MALL
200 BAYCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
CLOSED
Apr 3, 2025
Score: 62
STARBUCKS-BAYPLAZA MALL
200 BAYCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
CLOSED
Apr 3, 2025
Score: 62
CREPE HOUSE
33-15 30 AVENUE, Queens
Mar 26, 2025
Score: 113
THE SWEET SHOP NYC
404 EAST 73 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Mar 25, 2025
Score: 91
FUKUROU BROOKLYN
105 WILSON AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 21, 2025
Score: 33
BO's Bagels
3750 BROADWAY, Manhattan
CLOSED
Mar 12, 2025
Score: 70
456 NEW SHANGHAI RESTAURANT
69 MOTT STREET, Manhattan
Mar 12, 2025
Score: 55
BO's Bagels
3750 BROADWAY, Manhattan
CLOSED
Mar 12, 2025
Score: 70
LI'S GARDEN
42-87 MAIN STREET, Queens
Mar 4, 2025
ISTANBLUE KEBAB HOUSE
1409 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Feb 27, 2025
Score: 112
STATUE OF LIBERTY DELI
5 FERRY TERMINAL DRIVE, Staten Island
CLOSED
Feb 27, 2025
Score: 80
BRYJUS INTERNATIONAL BAKERY
48-10 BROADWAY, Queens
CLOSED
Feb 26, 2025
Score: 64
EL FOGON DOMINICANO RESTAURANT
1410 MORRIS AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Feb 21, 2025
Score: 27
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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.