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)

TIHAMA RESTAURANT
600 VAN NEST AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 8, 2024
Score: 60
DUNKIN
114 BRUCKNER BOULEVARD, Bronx
GRADE A
Apr 5, 2024
Score: 7
TAMAQUA
84 EBONY COURT, Brooklyn
Apr 3, 2024
Score: 30
PANINI LA CAFE
45 LEE AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Apr 3, 2024
Score: 87
ATTABOY
134 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan
Apr 2, 2024
Score: 20
Q MARQET
38 EAST 98 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
Apr 2, 2024
Score: 23
Q MARQET
38 EAST 98 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 2, 2024
SUGAR HILL CREAMERY
184 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 28, 2024
Score: 17
CONNOLLY'S CORNER
71-15 GRAND AVENUE, Queens
GRADE B
Mar 28, 2024
Score: 21
BLANK STREET
172 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 21, 2024
Score: 7
DUNKIN
101 EAST 16 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 13, 2024
Score: 18
TROPILYZ
1917 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 29, 2024
Score: 10
SHAJI BBQ
41-73A BOWNE STREET, Queens
GRADE B
Feb 29, 2024
Score: 21
DON EMILIO DINER RESTAURANT
1315 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Feb 22, 2024
Score: 12
CAFFEE EXPRESSO
25-51 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Feb 20, 2024
Score: 25
EL TIMBIRICHI RESTAURANT
168 EAST 174 STREET, Bronx
GRADE C
Feb 14, 2024
Score: 34
CARIBBEAN JERKEE'S DELIGHT
932 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Feb 12, 2024
Score: 19
SNOWDONIA
34-55 32 STREET, Queens
Feb 7, 2024
Score: 24
FILLMORE DELICATESSEN
1668 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 2, 2024
Score: 15
DELICO
765 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 31, 2024
Score: 34

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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.