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)

SUSUKINO RAMEN & SAKE
34 WATER STREET, Manhattan
Jun 23, 2025
Score: 49
S & D CATERERS
1514 CROSBY AVENUE, Bronx
Jun 13, 2025
Score: 48
D'LILI BAKERY
526 WEST 207 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 10, 2025
Score: 29
BROOKLYN BREAD
412 COURT STREET, Brooklyn
Jun 6, 2025
Score: 79
THE HOP SHOP
121 COLUMBIA STREET, Brooklyn
Jun 5, 2025
Score: 27
FLOWERS ON THE PARK CAFE
520 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 5, 2025
Score: 7
THE BLUE LOBSTER
1490 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 3, 2025
THE BLUE LOBSTER
1490 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 3, 2025
Score: 19
THE YORK
186 AVENUE B, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jun 3, 2025
Score: 12
DUNKIN'
412 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 30, 2025
Score: 9
HONEYBIRD COFFEE
2 NORTH 6 PLACE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 27, 2025
Score: 13
STARBUCKS
540 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 23, 2025
Score: 10
KETSIE GROCERY
865 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx
GRADE Z
May 22, 2025
Score: 25
THINK COFFEE
350 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 22, 2025
Score: 13
STARBUCKS
99 WALL STREET, Manhattan
May 22, 2025
Score: 26
STARBUCKS
31-44 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
GRADE A
May 22, 2025
Score: 7
OH! DUMPLINGS
159 FRANKLIN STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 21, 2025
Score: 12
STARBUCKS
72 GROVE STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 16, 2025
Score: 13
CARIDAD SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
410 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx
May 14, 2025
Score: 24
EL ZASON
491 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 14, 2025
Score: 26

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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.