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.
Which Boroughs See Violation 04O Most?
Manhattan
194 citations
Brooklyn
124 citations
Queens
98 citations
Bronx
38 citations
Staten Island
7 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 04O (461 total)
MARTHITA'S KITCHEN
754 NEW LOTS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jan 20, 2026
Score: 20
SILK ROAD CAFE
30 MOTT STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 16, 2026
Score: 8
MAIN BAKHTAR HALAL KABAB
67-29 MAIN STREET, Queens
Jan 15, 2026
Score: 42
RHYTHM ZERO
209 NORTH 11 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jan 15, 2026
Score: 32
THE LE LABO CAFE OF WILLIAMSBURG BROOKLYN N.Y.C
120 NORTH 6 STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 13, 2026
Score: 21
DIVIN WINE BAR
170 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 29, 2025
Score: 13
THE NARROWS
1037 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 29, 2025
Score: 20
THE NARROWS
1037 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 29, 2025
Score: 20
THE NARROWS
1037 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 29, 2025
Score: 20
POETICA COFFEE
1233 PROSPECT AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 10
STARBUCKS COFFEE
1142 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 8
POETICA COFFEE
1233 PROSPECT AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 10
STARBUCKS COFFEE
1142 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 8
POETICA COFFEE
1233 PROSPECT AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 10
STARBUCKS COFFEE
1142 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 8
PLAZA CAFE
115 EAST MOUNT EDEN AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 15, 2025
Score: 17
PLAZA CAFE
115 EAST MOUNT EDEN AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 15, 2025
Score: 17
PLAZA CAFE
115 EAST MOUNT EDEN AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 15, 2025
Score: 17
THE COFFEE HAUS
162 EAST 37 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 9
THE COFFEE HAUS
162 EAST 37 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 9
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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.