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)

BURGER KING
13 HILLEL PLACE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jul 12, 2024
Score: 118
LOS POBLANOS
4312 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 10, 2024
Score: 58
MARKET RESTAURANT (C-D BLOCK)
355 FOOD CENTER DRIVE, Bronx
Jun 28, 2024
Score: 32
YIA YIA
404 EAST 69 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jun 24, 2024
Score: 13
Sushi Q
1610 CROSBY AVENUE, Bronx
CLOSED
Jun 20, 2024
Score: 142
L' ANTAGONISTE
641 HANCOCK STREET, Brooklyn
Jun 18, 2024
Score: 89
EL COFRE
454 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 17, 2024
Score: 54
C BAR & LOUNGE
87-22 LEFFERTS BOULEVARD, Queens
Jun 14, 2024
Score: 58
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
130 NORTH 4 STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jun 12, 2024
Score: 70
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
130 NORTH 4 STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jun 12, 2024
Score: 70
PHO VIETNAM RESTAURANT
1243 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
Jun 11, 2024
Score: 37
SANTA FE BK
178 NORTH 8 STREET, Brooklyn
Jun 5, 2024
Score: 52
WEATHER UP
589 VANDERBILT AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 24, 2024
Score: 51
SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE
28 EAST 12 STREET, Manhattan
May 23, 2024
Score: 73
Koete Omakase
1695 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE C
May 22, 2024
Score: 87
DA PLACE CUISINE
1695 PRESIDENT STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
May 17, 2024
Score: 89
TAQUERIA PANTITLAN
87-12 WOODHAVEN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE C
May 9, 2024
Score: 154
VINNY'S OF CARROLL GARDEN
295 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE C
May 6, 2024
Score: 79
MAKAYA BISTRO
189-30 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Apr 26, 2024
Score: 63
MAKAYA BISTRO
189-30 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Apr 26, 2024
Score: 63

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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.