Critical Violation
Code 04J
NYC Health Code Violation 04J — NYC Health Violation 04J
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 04J is a critical food protection violation that creates immediate risk of foodborne illness through bacterial contamination. This violation has been cited 2,715 times across NYC since inspections began, with the highest frequency in Manhattan. Because 04J violations pose direct hazard to public health, NYC DOHMH inspectors require immediate correction and may issue emergency closures if the violation is not promptly remedied.
2,715
Times Cited in NYC
2.45%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 04J?
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 04J Most?
Manhattan
914 citations
Brooklyn
809 citations
Queens
718 citations
Bronx
257 citations
Staten Island
90 citations
0
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 04J (2,715 total)
MAGGY
1492 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
May 30, 2026
Score: 40
QAHWAH VALLEY
75-15 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
May 30, 2026
Score: 52
COTTI COFFEE
912 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 29, 2026
Score: 63
MANGO MANGO
136-28 39 AVENUE, Queens
May 28, 2026
Score: 45
GOO GONG TAN
40-09 149 PLACE, Queens
GRADE Z
May 28, 2026
Score: 37
NEW NOBLESSE
149-38 41 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
May 28, 2026
Score: 44
VELOCCI
19 HYATT STREET, Staten Island
GRADE N
May 26, 2026
Score: 33
COTTI COFFEE
345 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 26, 2026
Score: 5
SUGAR MOUSE
47 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 26, 2026
Score: 10
EL SABOR DE LA ESQUINA
2530 PITKIN AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 23, 2026
Score: 32
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM
445 GOLD STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 21, 2026
Score: 12
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM
445 GOLD STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 21, 2026
Score: 12
PURITY CUISINE
4824 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
May 21, 2026
Score: 30
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM
445 GOLD STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 21, 2026
Score: 12
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM
445 GOLD STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 21, 2026
Score: 12
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM
445 GOLD STREET, Brooklyn
May 21, 2026
SUBWAY
181-18 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
May 20, 2026
Score: 12
MAZI
82 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
May 19, 2026
Score: 91
BEEF UP NOODLE 2
98 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 18, 2026
Score: 10
MR. SABOR & PUNTO
609 SUTTER AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 15, 2026
Score: 25
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Violation 04J: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 04J in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 04J?
- Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 04J to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 04J?
- 2,715 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 04J, representing 2.45% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 04J citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 04J citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 04J?
- 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 04J a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 04J is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.