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)

HUNTER'S SPICE GRILL
1274 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 20, 2023
Score: 35
TONG SAM GYUP GOO YI
162-23 DEPOT ROAD, Queens
CLOSED
Mar 16, 2023
Score: 46
TONG SAM GYUP GOO YI
162-23 DEPOT ROAD, Queens
CLOSED
Mar 16, 2023
Score: 46
JOE'S STEAM RICE ROLL
422 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 16, 2023
Score: 13
THE HARP
7710 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 7, 2023
Score: 25
NEW CHOI HEE
426 BAY STREET, Staten Island
GRADE A
Mar 1, 2023
Score: 9
G'S CANDY STORE COFFEE SHOP
634 WEST 207 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 27, 2023
Score: 27
MING KEE KITCHEN
237 GRAND ST STORE B, Manhattan
GRADE C
Feb 23, 2023
Score: 31
LECHONERA EL FOGON
2641 BAINBRIDGE AVENUE, Bronx
Feb 21, 2023
Score: 52
TRE GIOVANI
548 LAGUARDIA PLACE, Manhattan
Feb 16, 2023
Score: 21
ENERGY JUICE BAR
906 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
Feb 15, 2023
Score: 37
TORIBRO RAMEN
366 WEST 52 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 8, 2023
Score: 57
STARBUCKS COFFEE # 65421
35 HUDSON YARDS, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 7, 2023
Score: 7
CHIP CITY
1543 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 6, 2023
Score: 12
EL PARROQUENO RESTAURANT
102-03A 44 AVENUE, Queens
Jan 31, 2023
Score: 29
PABELLON
1501 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE B
Jan 30, 2023
Score: 27
SMILER'S DELI
532 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE C
Jan 26, 2023
Score: 39
CARINITO NYC
86 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan
Jan 24, 2023
Score: 38
JOE'S PIZZA OF PARK SLOPE
349 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Jan 24, 2023
Score: 37
STARBUCKS RESERVE
1 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 23, 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.