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
889 citations
Brooklyn
786 citations
Queens
709 citations
Bronx
251 citations
Staten Island
89 citations
0
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 04J (2,715 total)
LIGHT FRESH GARDEN
42-35 MAIN ST, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 46
SHEEL & MASHI GRAB & GO GRILL
725 MORRIS PARK AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 8, 2025
FAT CAT FLATBREAD
27-17 42 ROAD, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 7, 2025
Score: 9
BUNN CAFE
1473 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
Dec 7, 2025
Score: 53
LA PIZZA ITALIA
32 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 7, 2025
Score: 45
LA PARRILLA
103-05 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 7, 2025
Score: 45
THE DELUXE PARTY KTV
34-20 LINDEN PLACE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 6, 2025
Score: 49
VILLAGE OF SEA
118 EAST 183 STREET, Bronx
GRADE A
Dec 6, 2025
Score: 9
HALAL KING PIZZA
2197 GRAND CONCOURSE, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 6, 2025
Score: 19
3 Pizza King
114-08 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 6, 2025
Score: 39
CANTINA LA 87
87-01 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 6, 2025
Score: 26
DRIP & BLEND
440 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 6, 2025
Score: 10
Brooklyn Suya
706 ROGERS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 6, 2025
SILVER'S CRUST
129-26 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 6, 2025
Score: 37
TASTE & FLAVORS BAKERY
3010 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 6, 2025
Score: 100
KUSA
37-03 95 STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 5, 2025
Score: 28
MAGGUY CAFE & BAKERY
222-03 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 5, 2025
Score: 56
DUNKIN
1304 AVENUE M, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 4, 2025
Score: 13
BROOKLYN ROASTING COMPANY
828 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Dec 4, 2025
Score: 24
PERIZIA KOSHER PIZZA
1424 AVENUE M, Brooklyn
Dec 4, 2025
Score: 39
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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.