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)

YIA YIA'S TAVERNA
1035 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 21, 2022
Score: 22
BASES LOADED SPORTS BAR
2997 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
Jun 16, 2022
Score: 33
HOP WON EXPRESS
139 EAST 45 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 13, 2022
Score: 29
SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT
736 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 7, 2022
Score: 0
NABLUS SWEETS
6812 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 26, 2022
Score: 0
SARITAS BAKERY
94-12 CORONA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
May 20, 2022
Score: 10
STARBUCKS COFFEE
1142 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 4, 2022
Score: 8
THE MONRO
481 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 2, 2022
Score: 31
PARK BAR
15 EAST 15 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 22, 2022
Score: 6
SWALLOW CAFE
205 NORTH 9 STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 14, 2022
Score: 34
WASHINGTON COMMONS
434 PARK PLACE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 11, 2022
Score: 13
BLUE MAIZ
606 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE B
Mar 10, 2022
Score: 27
MUZ MUZ
296 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 7, 2022
Score: 13
CASA DI ISACCO
536 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 17, 2022
Score: 18
G'S CANDY STORE COFFEE SHOP
634 WEST 207 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 16, 2022
Score: 20
MOTI'S
5007 16 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 7, 2022
Score: 0
CAFE AMRITA
301 WEST 110 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 3, 2022
Score: 10
TOM'S RESTAURANT
2880 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE B
Jan 31, 2022
Score: 14
SISSY MCGINTY'S
25-67 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Jan 6, 2022
Score: 12
CAFFEE EXPRESSO
25-51 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 16, 2021
Score: 10

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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.