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)
U&M CAFE BAKERY
303 GRAND STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 80
LA GELATERIA
23 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 43
PRIMA PIZZA
222-70 BRADDOCK AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 66
SHAJI BBQ
11 E 7TH ST, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 29
HALAL MUNCHIES
1650 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 32
PARIS BAGUETTE
532 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 57
OYISHI SUSHI
230 EAST 80 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 34
ANALIA'S RESTAURANT
71 SHERMAN AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 32
167 DOMINICAN DELI GROCERY INC
104 E 167TH ST, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 70
IMPACT KITCHENS
1123 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 50
SHEEL & MASHI GRAB & GO GRILL
725 MORRIS PARK AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 20
VOYAGER ESPRESSO
110 WILLIAM STREET, Manhattan
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 45
MOISE'S RISTORANTE
2389 ARTHUR AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 9
LIGHT FRESH GARDEN
42-35 MAIN ST, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 46
OYISHI SUSHI
230 EAST 80 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 34
SHEEL & MASHI GRAB & GO GRILL
725 MORRIS PARK AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 20
SHEEL & MASHI GRAB & GO GRILL
725 MORRIS PARK AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 8, 2025
OYISHI SUSHI
230 EAST 80 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 34
SHEEL & MASHI GRAB & GO GRILL
725 MORRIS PARK AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 8, 2025
LA PARRILLA
103-05 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 7, 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.