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
1449 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 14, 2024
Score: 7
CASA DI ISACCO
536 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
May 8, 2024
Score: 18
MOONLITE GRILL & CHICKEN
73-15 BROADWAY, Queens
May 7, 2024
Score: 28
HOLE IN THE WALL
626 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
May 7, 2024
Score: 31
LIBERTY GRANT CAFE
1170 LIBERTY AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 7, 2024
Score: 10
SWEET OCCASIONS
103-15 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
May 6, 2024
Score: 12
DUNKIN
82-09 153 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
May 3, 2024
Score: 10
THINK COFFEE
350 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 3, 2024
Score: 12
RIGOR HILL MARKET
227 WEST BROADWAY, Manhattan
May 2, 2024
Score: 33
TWENTY THREE GRAND / JUMPIN JACK'S
23 GRAND STREET, Manhattan
May 2, 2024
Score: 33
CAFFE VITA
124 LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan
May 1, 2024
Score: 17
THE NARROWS
1037 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Apr 26, 2024
Score: 9
BROOKLYN PIZZA CREW
758 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Apr 23, 2024
Score: 20
OKINAWA
276 BAY RIDGE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Apr 17, 2024
Score: 52
787 COFFEE
93 WORTH STREET, Manhattan
Apr 15, 2024
SUBWAY
1047 EAST 163 STREET, Bronx
GRADE B
Apr 11, 2024
Score: 19
REGGAE SUN DELIGHTS NATURAL JUICE BAR
227229 WEST 145 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 9, 2024
Score: 28
STARBUCKS
301 WEST 145 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 9, 2024
Score: 30
JOE'S PIZZA
150 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 9, 2024
Score: 24
THE ELK
128 CHARLES STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 9, 2024
Score: 13

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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.