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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

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)

BAMBINO EXPRESS
760B SENECA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Oct 10, 2025
Score: 13
MAMAS BROWN KITCHEN
1415 NEPTUNE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Oct 9, 2025
Score: 180
EL PERRO COLOMBIAN FAST FOOD
94-02 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Oct 9, 2025
Score: 23
ALLIGATOR LOUNGE
600 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 54
SWEET TOOTH
18-47 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 53
EMPIRE WINGS
4017 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 10
BOONGS CAFE
327 EAST 12 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 28
IC BROOKLYN CAFE
117 WILSON AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 7
ALCHEMIQ
630 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 52
TAM SANG THAI KITCHEN
331 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 27
RIVERDALE INDIAN GRILL
5225 BROADWAY, Bronx
GRADE Z
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 26
SIMON'S KITCHEN
907 SENECA AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 92
BROWNSVILLE NITA FISH AND FRY
110 OSBORN STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 34
BELLA BODY SPA AND BEAUTY LOUNGE
133-20 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 55
ISLANDER TASTE
645 ROSSVILLE AVENUE, Staten Island
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 48
T TIME BOBA
100 EAST 96 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 49
HASSY JUICE BAR
2265 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 63
SOVIC AFRICAN RESTAURANT
109-11 FARMERS BOULEVARD, Queens
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 33
LA TOURETTE GOLF
1001 RICHMOND HILL ROAD, Staten Island
GRADE N
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 27
786 PERI PERI GRILL
182-15 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 42

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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.