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
887 citations
Brooklyn
786 citations
Queens
707 citations
Bronx
251 citations
Staten Island
89 citations
0
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 04J (2,715 total)
THE BLACK BULL
97 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 5
NAYA
304 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 13
NOONA'S ICE CREAM
304 EAST 5 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 12
Aanch Restaurant
83-47 258 STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 22
NEW YORK BEER DISPENSARY
223 WEST 14 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 13
WIMPY'S RESTAURANT
2334 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 31
ASK ALITA
817 ONDERDONK AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 34
TOTOPAN
4509 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 43
LEGEND CAFE EXPRESS
2172 86 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 45
LEGEND CAFE EXPRESS
2172 86 STREET, Brooklyn
Dec 11, 2025
THE BLACK BULL
97 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 5
NAYA
304 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 13
NOONA'S ICE CREAM
304 EAST 5 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 12
Aanch Restaurant
83-47 258 STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 22
NEW YORK BEER DISPENSARY
223 WEST 14 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 13
WIMPY'S RESTAURANT
2334 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 31
ASK ALITA
817 ONDERDONK AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 34
THE BLACK BULL
97 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 5
TOTOPAN
4509 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 43
LEGEND CAFE EXPRESS
2172 86 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 45
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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.