Critical Violation Code 04O

NYC Health Code Violation 04O — NYC Health Violation 04O

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 04O is a critical food protection violation that poses an immediate risk of foodborne illness through bacterial contamination. This violation has been cited 461 times across NYC since inspections began, with the highest frequency in Manhattan. Because of its direct link to outbreak events, 04O violations require immediate correction and can trigger emergency closure if inspectors determine an imminent public health hazard exists.

461
Times Cited in NYC
0.42%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 04O?

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 04O Most?

Manhattan
194 citations
Brooklyn
125 citations
Queens
98 citations
Bronx
38 citations
Staten Island
7 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 04O (461 total)

STARBUCKS
655 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 30, 2024
Score: 13
PLAYA BOWLS
84 FRONT STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 30, 2024
Score: 12
WINNER IN THE PARK
95 PROSPECT PARK WEST, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 27, 2024
Score: 12
CHOCK FULL O' NUTS
1508 AVENUE J, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 26, 2024
Score: 9
WA LUNG KITCHEN
557 GRAND STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Dec 26, 2024
Score: 24
Milly's Pizzeria
834 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Dec 18, 2024
Score: 27
ROYAL GARDEN TBILISH
230 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
Dec 11, 2024
Score: 16
MY JARABACOA
65-13 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
Dec 11, 2024
Score: 50
G'S CANDY STORE COFFEE SHOP
634 WEST 207 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
Dec 10, 2024
Score: 22
BIG DADDY CARIBBEAN TASTE
4406 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx
CLOSED
Dec 10, 2024
Score: 135
THE HIGH LINE HOTEL (INDOOR BAR)
180 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Dec 9, 2024
Score: 28
SARITAS BAKERY
94-12 CORONA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 6, 2024
Score: 9
JUICY KING CRAB EXPRESS
179-37 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Dec 4, 2024
Score: 94
JUICY KING CRAB EXPRESS
179-37 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Dec 4, 2024
Score: 94
JUICY KING CRAB EXPRESS
179-37 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
Dec 4, 2024
MILA'S BISTRO
81 LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 3, 2024
Score: 13
SWEET BAKERY
117-02 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
Dec 2, 2024
Score: 31
STARBUCKS COFFEE
805 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 27, 2024
Score: 13
FRESH MY DAY
99 FRANKLIN STREET, Brooklyn
Nov 22, 2024
Score: 30
TROOST
1011 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 20, 2024
Score: 32

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Violation 04O: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 04O in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 04O?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 04O to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 04O?
461 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 04O, representing 0.42% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 04O citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 04O citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 04O?
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 04O a critical violation?
Yes, violation 04O is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.