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)

LUZ DE AMERICA
104-30 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE B
Jan 19, 2023
Score: 23
NABLUS SWEETS
6812 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Jan 11, 2023
Score: 19
BIG DADDY'S CARIBBEAN TASTE
4406 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx
GRADE C
Dec 29, 2022
Score: 30
SLICE
48-11 VERNON BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE C
Dec 29, 2022
Score: 65
GARDEN CITY DELI
77 PEARL STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
Dec 27, 2022
Score: 14
NEW CHINATOWN
1650 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE C
Dec 20, 2022
Score: 29
HUNAN VILLAGE
339 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 20, 2022
Score: 63
MARGARITA'S
915 AVENUE SAINT JOHN, Bronx
Dec 13, 2022
Score: 29
IZZY ROSE
214 GREENE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 11, 2022
Score: 10
DIANE'S
425 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 10, 2022
Score: 12
MILO'S YARD
564 SENECA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 5, 2022
Score: 7
DUNKIN
513 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 25, 2022
Score: 11
SHEBA HOOKAH LOUNGE
7810 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Nov 22, 2022
Score: 14
FILLMORE DELICATESSEN
1668 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE B
Nov 18, 2022
Score: 15
A GUSTO
1450 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
Nov 2, 2022
Score: 34
INTERLUDE COFFEE & TEA
145 HUDSON STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 1, 2022
Score: 7
ASIA ROMA
40 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan
Nov 1, 2022
Score: 31
CAFE LYRIA
166 CROSBY STREET, Manhattan
Oct 26, 2022
Score: 15
TU TIPICO DOMINICANO
1195 CASTLETON AVENUE, Staten Island
Oct 24, 2022
Score: 16
MR N SEAFOOD
351 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx
Oct 24, 2022
Score: 21

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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.