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.

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.

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

884 citations

Brooklyn

785 citations

Queens

705 citations

Bronx

251 citations

Staten Island

89 citations

2 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 04J (2,715 total)

MALTA COFFEE

1045 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan

GRADE N

Feb 26, 2026

Score: 42

MALTA COFFEE

1045 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan

GRADE N

Feb 26, 2026

Score: 42

SOFREH

75 SAINT MARKS AVENUE, Brooklyn

GRADE A

Feb 25, 2026

Score: 13

PHO TODAY

2530 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island

GRADE N

Feb 21, 2026

Score: 83

CHARMS

119 NORTH 1 STREET, Brooklyn

GRADE A

Feb 21, 2026

Score: 13

CHARMS

119 NORTH 1 STREET, Brooklyn

GRADE A

Feb 21, 2026

Score: 13

THE SCULPT CAFE

1584 RICHMOND ROAD, Staten Island

CLOSED

Feb 20, 2026

Score: 43

DUBAI LOUNGE & RESTAURANT LLC

1579 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan

Feb 19, 2026

Perista Cafe

158 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan

Feb 19, 2026

Score: 39

DUBAI LOUNGE & RESTAURANT LLC

1579 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan

GRADE N

Feb 19, 2026

Score: 64

THAT SUSHI SPOT

3004 AVENUE L, Brooklyn

Feb 19, 2026

Score: 40

DUBAI LOUNGE & RESTAURANT LLC

1579 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan

GRADE N

Feb 19, 2026

Score: 64

VEGANO FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT