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)
DUNKIN
873 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 21
CD RESTAURANT AND BAR
211-45 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 14
BLACK SEED BAGELS
30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, Manhattan
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 25
CD RESTAURANT AND BAR
211-45 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 14
KELLY'S SPORTS BAR
1154 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 17, 2025
Score: 45
TRUCK STOP KITCHEN
245-01 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Oct 17, 2025
Score: 46
VEX EL CAFE
104 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Oct 17, 2025
Score: 12
INDIAN SUMMER
239 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Oct 16, 2025
Score: 24
SOUL FOOD STATION
2220 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE Z
Oct 16, 2025
Score: 59
TRIPLE DEUCE
3601 BOSTON ROAD, Bronx
GRADE Z
Oct 16, 2025
Score: 93
XELAJU GROCERY
514 60 STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 16, 2025
XELAJU GROCERY
514 60 STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 16, 2025
Score: 84
JUICE PRESS
250 MOTT STREET, Manhattan
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 28
UNCLE SAM PIZZA
17 CLINTON STREET, Manhattan
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 48
MASTER OF BRAISED DELACACIES
133-35 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 5
AAA CARIDAD RESTAURANT
748 EAST 233 STREET, Bronx
Oct 14, 2025
Score: 48
AAA CARIDAD RESTAURANT
748 EAST 233 STREET, Bronx
Oct 14, 2025
SUGARCANE BK 2 GO
881 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Oct 10, 2025
Score: 7
AMERICAN BREW + PRESS
4 SOUTH STREET, Manhattan
Oct 10, 2025
Score: 40
BAMBINO EXPRESS
760B SENECA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Oct 10, 2025
Score: 13
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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.