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)

GRATA THAI CUISINE
1099 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 23, 2024
Score: 54
VARIETY COFFEE ROASTERS
142 DRIGGS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jul 18, 2024
Score: 8
FRANK'S TRATTORIA
371 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE C
Jul 9, 2024
Score: 36
FILLUP COFFEE
2486 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jul 9, 2024
Score: 26
JOE'S PIZZA OF PARK SLOPE
349 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 8, 2024
STARBUCKS
78-25 37 AVENUE, Queens
Jun 24, 2024
COZY CORNER BAR
60-01 70 AVENUE, Queens
Jun 20, 2024
Score: 30
SWEET AVENUE
40-05 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Jun 13, 2024
Score: 7
JOE COFFEE COMPANY
550 LAGUARDIA PLACE, Manhattan
Jun 12, 2024
Score: 20
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM
120 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan
Jun 12, 2024
Score: 21
HAPPY CORNER 13
216-13 HORACE HARDING EXPRESSWAY, Queens
May 31, 2024
Score: 49
CARIDAD & LOUIE'S RESTAURANT
1660 EAST GUN HILL ROAD, Bronx
May 28, 2024
Score: 46
3 SISTERS' & SHANTA'S RESTAURANT & BAKERY
107-04 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
May 24, 2024
Score: 31
BLACK STAR BAKERY & CAFE
241 EAST 24 STREET, Manhattan
May 22, 2024
Score: 19
THAI TIME
219 EAST 23 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
May 22, 2024
Score: 23
EL LIDER RESTAURANT
4535 PARK AVENUE, Bronx
May 21, 2024
Score: 39
BLANK STREET COFFEE
2 METROTECH CENTER, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 17, 2024
Score: 13
SKY COFFEE SHOP
464 WOODWARD AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
May 17, 2024
Score: 12
DUNKIN'
130 CHURCH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 16, 2024
Score: 13
BAYRIDGE TURKISH CAFE
6823 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
May 16, 2024
Score: 20

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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.