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)

LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN
1399 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 21, 2023
Score: 35
ALITA
797 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 6, 2023
Score: 13
VIA QUADRONNO
25 EAST 73 STREET, Manhattan
Nov 1, 2023
Score: 32
LA COLOMBE
75 VANDAM STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 31, 2023
Score: 11
BLANK STREET COFFEE
2461 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 31, 2023
Score: 11
GORKHALI
77-04 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Oct 19, 2023
Score: 35
LADY CHOW KITCHEN
171 HESTER STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Oct 17, 2023
Score: 31
101 WILSON BAR
101 WILSON AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Oct 6, 2023
Score: 29
EL POTE RESTAURANT
718 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 3, 2023
BAGELS ON BARTOW
2033 BARTOW AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE C
Sep 28, 2023
Score: 90
BAGELS ON BARTOW
2033 BARTOW AVENUE, Bronx
Sep 28, 2023
PORTO SALVO
424 EAST 161 STREET, Bronx
GRADE B
Sep 27, 2023
Score: 20
PAN UGO BAKERY
84-42 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Sep 20, 2023
Score: 20
JOE'S PIZZA
483 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 20, 2023
Score: 47
OLLE
11 EAST 30 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 7, 2023
Score: 21
MARY'S COFFEE SHOP
905 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 1, 2023
Score: 44
WANG DA SHUN
133-28 41 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
Aug 31, 2023
Score: 41
GRADE A
Aug 29, 2023
Score: 11
DREAMERS COFFEE HOUSE
54 HENRY STREET, Manhattan
Aug 17, 2023
Score: 15
AMBER
135 CHRISTOPHER STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
Aug 14, 2023
Score: 27

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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.