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
195 citations
Brooklyn
126 citations
Queens
98 citations
Bronx
38 citations
Staten Island
7 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 04O (461 total)

DELICO
765 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 31, 2024
Score: 34
TRUDY'S ICE CREAM
975 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 29, 2024
Score: 29
BUNNA CAFE
1084 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 25, 2024
Score: 22
SUTTON CAFE
1026 FIRST AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 23, 2024
Score: 55
SUTTON CAFE
1026 FIRST AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 23, 2024
HONEYBIRD COFFEE
2 NORTH 6 PLACE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 9, 2024
Score: 7
DUNKIN' / BASKIN ROBBINS
64-01 108 STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 29, 2023
Score: 12
SHAKE SHACK
820 WASHINGTON STREET, Manhattan
Dec 27, 2023
Score: 40
ARTBEAN COFFEE ROASTERS
19 DOYERS STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 22, 2023
Score: 9
CHIU HONG BAKERY
161 MOTT STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 19, 2023
Score: 13
MAE MAE CAFE
2417 3 AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 15, 2023
Score: 21
JOSIE'S
520 EAST 6 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2023
Score: 12
PAN UGO BAKERY
84-42 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
Dec 11, 2023
Score: 51
STARBUCKS
2 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2023
Score: 11
STARBUCKS
2 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 11, 2023
CUTE CAT CAFE
66-69 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
Dec 11, 2023
Score: 26
STARBUCKS COFFEE #65494
1065 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 7, 2023
Score: 8
CITY SWIGGERS
320 EAST 86 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 5, 2023
Score: 7
HAPPY STAR BAKERY
160 EAST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Nov 30, 2023
Score: 26
BARESHA
180 VARICK STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 22, 2023
Score: 12

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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.