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.
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)
EL HUASTECO MEXICAN FOOD
347A-347B EMPIRE BLVD, Brooklyn
Sep 26, 2024
Score: 47
SMILER'S DELI
532 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE C
Sep 25, 2024
Score: 65
FARM.ONE
625 BERGEN STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Sep 22, 2024
Score: 9
GOLDEN RING
4342 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx
Sep 18, 2024
Score: 26
STUMPTOWN COFFEE ROASTERS
212 PACIFIC STREET, Brooklyn
Sep 17, 2024
Score: 19
JONES BAR
64-02 68 AVENUE, Queens
Sep 15, 2024
Score: 35
FOREST HILLS EXPRESS CAFE
63-66 108 STREET, Queens
Sep 4, 2024
Score: 55
MI CASITA PAISA
169-05 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Aug 30, 2024
Score: 55
MI CASITA PAISA
169-05 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Aug 30, 2024
Score: 55
X KITCHEN
6001 11 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 22, 2024
Score: 34
ATEAZ ORGANIC COFFEE & TEA
116-29 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Aug 16, 2024
Score: 7
BLANK STREET COFFEE
1465 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Aug 15, 2024
Score: 11
SWEET BAKERY
117-02 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Aug 15, 2024
Score: 32
El PUNTO RESRAURANT & BAKERY
18-27 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Aug 14, 2024
Score: 12
ABOUT COFFEE
187 STATE STREET, Brooklyn
Aug 9, 2024
Score: 40
DUNKIN'
2200 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx
Aug 8, 2024
Score: 19
LADY CHOW KITCHEN
171 HESTER STREET, Manhattan
Aug 6, 2024
Score: 64
MOKA & CO
2481 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Aug 5, 2024
DUNKIN / BASKIN ROBBINS
33-26 21 STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Aug 2, 2024
Score: 10
CARNICERIA Y TAQUERIA LOS 3 HERMANOS
104-34 CORONA AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Jul 29, 2024
Score: 75
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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.