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
885 citations
Brooklyn
785 citations
Queens
705 citations
Bronx
251 citations
Staten Island
89 citations
0
2 citations

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

SUSHI WEN
856 CASTLETON AVENUE, Staten Island
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 37
NUUL
196 BOWERY, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 69
NY AXE THROWING RANGE
98 NORTH 11 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 36
YOYO CHICKEN
49-14 30 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 26
YOYO CHICKEN
49-14 30 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 26
Jennyy's Bakery Deli Corp
171-07 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 27
AURA CAFE
37-04 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 32
JEONG YUK JEOM
1250 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 67
Jennyy's Bakery Deli Corp
171-07 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 27
AURA CAFE
37-04 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 32
VEGGIE CAFE
117 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 41
SUSHI WEN
856 CASTLETON AVENUE, Staten Island
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 37
NUUL
196 BOWERY, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 69
YOYO CHICKEN
49-14 30 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 26
NY AXE THROWING RANGE
98 NORTH 11 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 36
YOYO CHICKEN
49-14 30 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 26
Jennyy's Bakery Deli Corp
171-07 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 27
JEONG YUK JEOM
1250 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 67
Jennyy's Bakery Deli Corp
171-07 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 27
AURA CAFE
37-04 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 32

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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.