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
890 citations
Brooklyn
788 citations
Queens
709 citations
Bronx
251 citations
Staten Island
89 citations
0
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 04J (2,715 total)
HIMAWARI
69 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 17, 2025
Score: 101
DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY
346 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Nov 17, 2025
Score: 81
THE ROGER'S GARDEN
708 ROGERS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Nov 16, 2025
Score: 98
FRENCH PASTRY HOUSE
1701 AVENUE Z, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Nov 14, 2025
Score: 87
NY SWEET YUMMY HOUSE
83-13 BROADWAY, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 14, 2025
Score: 13
GEMINI'S LOUNGE
107-23 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Nov 13, 2025
Score: 26
NEW GRAM BANGLA RESTAURANT
76-05 101 AVENUE, Queens
Nov 13, 2025
Score: 42
TANGY NOODLE
98 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Nov 13, 2025
Score: 51
ENLIGHTENMENT WINES MEADERY
99 SCOTT AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 29
KELANG
715 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 14
GRANDMA'S DUMPLING HOUSE
24 PELL STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 16
BYUNG CHUN SOON DAE
156-03 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 78
YOSSIS BAKERY
5719 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 108
MELT N DIP
33-04 DITMARS BOULEVARD, Queens
Nov 8, 2025
Score: 35
PAINT 'N POUR NYC
53 DELANCEY STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 8, 2025
Score: 32
CUENCANITO
47-61 47 STREET, Queens
Nov 8, 2025
Score: 29
LA PAUSA
244 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 7, 2025
Score: 10
THE ROGER'S GARDEN
708 ROGERS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 7, 2025
Score: 51
NARESH ESSEQUIBO CUISINE
214-69 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Nov 7, 2025
SUSHI NAKAZAWA
23 COMMERCE STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 7, 2025
Score: 12
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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.