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)
JUICI PATTIES
4018 BOSTON ROAD, Bronx
GRADE A
Nov 26, 2025
Score: 10
CHIP CITY
325 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 26, 2025
Score: 7
YUMMY DIPS
711 LYDIG AVENUE, Bronx
Nov 25, 2025
T TIME BOBA
100 EAST 96 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Nov 25, 2025
Score: 27
THE COPPER STILL
151 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 25, 2025
Score: 36
HIYAKE OMAKASE
135 BOWERY, Manhattan
Nov 25, 2025
Score: 19
169 BAR
169 EAST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Nov 25, 2025
Score: 31
NOMADS BREWS & BAR
72-22 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 73
PEONIA PASTA
187 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 30
MATTO ESPRESSO
780 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 47
WESTSIDE BAGEL
317 WEST 141 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 63
THE BRONX BURGER CO/GAI CHICKEN
2368 HOFFMAN STREET, Bronx
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 22
NOMADS BREWS & BAR
72-22 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 73
ISTANBUL CAFE OF WHITE PLAINS
1905 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx
GRADE A
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 7
AMERICAN BREW + PRESS
4 SOUTH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 24
JOOY TEA SHOPPE
2049 86 STREET, Brooklyn
Nov 24, 2025
EL ENCEBOLLADO DE VICTOR
280 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 40
MERV'S
266 IRVING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 28
ADELA'S CAFE RESTAURANT
94-01 37 AVENUE, Queens
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 22
MASTER L RICE NOODLE
42-43 27 STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 31
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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.