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)

AMBER
135 CHRISTOPHER STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
Aug 14, 2023
Score: 27
NAN HAI YU CUN
5209 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 9, 2023
Score: 35
BLANK STREET COFFEE
830 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jul 27, 2023
Score: 12
NOM
1178 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jul 24, 2023
Score: 43
VELA JUICE BAR
14-42 27 AVENUE, Queens
Jul 17, 2023
Score: 37
STOP ONE FOOD MARKET
171-03 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
Jul 11, 2023
Score: 83
WHEEL BAGELS
6907 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 10, 2023
Score: 49
SANTA CHIARA CAFFE
52-41 CENTER BOULEVARD, Queens
Jul 7, 2023
Score: 24
DUNKIN
800 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 22, 2023
Score: 23
STARBUCKS COFFEE #22716
92-77 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Jun 22, 2023
Score: 13
THE GREEK KITCHEN
889 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE C
Jun 9, 2023
Score: 51
LA COLOMBE TORREFACTION
319 CHURCH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jun 6, 2023
Score: 10
Q MARQET
38 EAST 98 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 2, 2023
Score: 34
DUNKIN
1590 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jun 1, 2023
Score: 5
THE CORNER SPOT
22-80 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
GRADE A
May 26, 2023
Score: 13
NEWSBAR
107 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan
May 26, 2023
Score: 25
MILA'S BISTRO
81 LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 24, 2023
Score: 12
SARITAS BAKERY
94-12 CORONA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
May 23, 2023
Score: 7
EL RINCONCITO PAISA RESTAURANT & BAKERY
89-07 139 STREET, Queens
May 22, 2023
Score: 25
JUICE GENERATION
101 MAIDEN LANE, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 22, 2023
Score: 7

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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.