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)

REDWOOD PLEASURE CLUB
2680 SCHURZ AVENUE, Bronx
Nov 19, 2024
Score: 34
COMMON ADDRESS
305 WEST 60 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
Nov 18, 2024
Score: 22
TAKAHACHI BAKERY
25 MURRAY STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Nov 14, 2024
Score: 49
MIKADO
177 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Nov 12, 2024
Score: 24
BOND ST COFFEE & GOODS
365 BOND STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 6, 2024
Score: 11
GOOD SUGAR
1186 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 1, 2024
Score: 34
787 COFFEE
66 PEARL STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 30, 2024
Score: 5
TEHUACAN DELI GROCERY & TAQUERIA
1837 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
Oct 28, 2024
Score: 17
STARBUCKS
40-23 82 STREET, Queens
Oct 28, 2024
Score: 22
WA LUNG KITCHEN
557 GRAND STREET, Manhattan
Oct 22, 2024
Score: 51
BAY RIDGE HOUSE OF WINGS
8812 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 21, 2024
Score: 45
ALIGN COFFEE
319 HOOPER STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 18, 2024
Score: 36
MING KEE KITCHEN
237 GRAND ST STORE B, Manhattan
CLOSED
Oct 17, 2024
Score: 90
RICO POLLO III
4523 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 15, 2024
Score: 27
GOLDEN CHOPSTICKS CHINESE RESTAURANT
789 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Oct 13, 2024
Score: 9
INAKA ASIAN FUSION
8318 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Oct 8, 2024
Score: 67
VILLAGE GRILL
73-01 YELLOWSTONE BOULEVARD, Queens
Oct 7, 2024
Score: 22
ABSOLUTE COFFEE
327 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Oct 4, 2024
Score: 11
STARBUCKS
822 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 2, 2024
Score: 7
AURA COFFEE
417 PROSPECT PLACE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Oct 1, 2024
Score: 11

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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.