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)

GINO'S PASTRY SHOP & CAFE
580 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx
CLOSED
Feb 12, 2025
Score: 68
KENNEDY CHICKEN & GRILL
13A E TREMONT AVE, Bronx
GRADE A
Feb 11, 2025
Score: 12
FATTY DADDY TACOS
310 9 STREET, Brooklyn
Feb 10, 2025
POPEYES
736 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jan 27, 2025
Score: 42
K-STREET FOOD
2102 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 14, 2025
Score: 67
COCINA MAMA ROSA
689 SENECA AVENUE, Queens
Jan 10, 2025
Score: 49
NEW YUMMY BAKERY
5010 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 10, 2025
Score: 30
FERRIS WHEEL YOGURT SMOOTHIES
8 FERRY TERMINAL DRIVE, Staten Island
Jan 9, 2025
Score: 45
SHAWARMA SPOT
34-23 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Jan 8, 2025
Score: 59
IHOP
4340 BOSTON POST ROAD, Bronx
Jan 3, 2025
Score: 33
NAPOLI PIZZA
226 VARICK STREET, Manhattan
Dec 19, 2024
Score: 88
MURA SUSHI
370 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 15, 2024
Score: 62
NEIR'S TAVERN
87-48 78 STREET, Queens
Dec 14, 2024
Score: 33
MISHKA SOHO
519 BROOME STREET, Manhattan
Dec 12, 2024
MISHKA SOHO
519 BROOME STREET, Manhattan
Dec 12, 2024
Score: 110
PLAZA ORTEGA
140 STANHOPE STREET, Brooklyn
Nov 22, 2024
Score: 54
VANILLA GORILLA CAFE
525 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 7, 2024
Score: 71
CHARLOTTE CAFE
605 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 30, 2024
Score: 36
ALFONSO'S PASTRY SHOPPE
1899 VICTORY BOULEVARD, Staten Island
Oct 24, 2024
Score: 77
DUNKIN
105 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 22, 2024
Score: 52

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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.