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)
EL POLLO III
8603 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Oct 4, 2025
Score: 12
FLY ME TO THE MOON
61-47 188 STREET, Queens
GRADE Z
Oct 4, 2025
Score: 34
AVOCADOS MEXICAN GRILL
428 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Oct 3, 2025
Score: 12
PROOF COFFEE ROASTER
335 EAST 27 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 2, 2025
Score: 12
BAYA BAR
64 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 28
ORGANIC DRINKS
218 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 7
ORGANIC DRINKS
218 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 7
CANALETTO RISTORANTE
208 EAST 60 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 30
ORGANIC DRINKS
218 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 7
ORGANIC DRINKS
218 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 7
GYRO KING
302 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 33
GYRO KING
302 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 33
THE SWEET SHOP NYC
404 EAST 73 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 5
GYRO KING
302 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 30, 2025
LA COCINA Z. SANCHEZ MEXICN FOOD
206 WEST 236 STREET, Bronx
GRADE N
Sep 29, 2025
Score: 24
VILLANO PIZZA
226 WILLIS AVENUE, Bronx
Sep 29, 2025
Score: 70
RETRO FITNESS
1 NEW YORK PLAZA, Manhattan
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 22
LA MAISON DU CHOCOLAT
185 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 15
LILO CREAMERY
1564A 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 12
CARVEL
3161 AMBOY ROAD, Staten Island
GRADE A
Sep 23, 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.