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
194 citations
Brooklyn
125 citations
Queens
98 citations
Bronx
38 citations
Staten Island
7 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 04O (461 total)

IRVING FARM
71 IRVING PLACE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Sep 9, 2025
Score: 21
THE WEST
379 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 3, 2025
Score: 25
ASHBY'S
120 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Aug 29, 2025
Score: 7
JUDY'S
109 LEROY STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Aug 28, 2025
Score: 33
SUTTON CAFE
1026 FIRST AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE B
Aug 27, 2025
Score: 25
RUTA OAXACA
35-03 BROADWAY, Queens
CLOSED
Aug 22, 2025
Score: 78
DELICIOUS SLICE OF BROOKLYN & DELI
849 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Aug 14, 2025
Score: 37
BROOKLYN BREAD
412 COURT STREET, Brooklyn
Aug 7, 2025
M & A DELI
69-20 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
Aug 4, 2025
Score: 74
ABDULLAH SWEETS & RESTAURANT
91 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jul 25, 2025
Score: 114
FORK AND KEY
1453 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 24, 2025
Score: 35
PRINCESA BAKERY & RESTAURANT
94 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jul 23, 2025
Score: 28
EMACK & BOLIO'S
741 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jul 15, 2025
Score: 12
DEVOCION
300 LIVINGSTON STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jul 15, 2025
Score: 9
LITTLE PIZZA
33-15 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
Jul 10, 2025
Score: 58
DUNKIN
42-02 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Jul 3, 2025
Score: 8
PAN UGO BAKERY
8442 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE B
Jul 3, 2025
Score: 17
RICO POLLO II RESTAURANT
3352 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
Jul 3, 2025
Score: 20
PALACE FRIED CHICKEN
21-02 36 AVENUE, Queens
Jul 1, 2025
Score: 30
LA CHOLITA MEXICANA
6410 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 26, 2025
Score: 49

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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.