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.
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)
PAN UGO BAKERY
84-42 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
May 12, 2025
Score: 49
TAL BAGELS
2446 BROADWAY, Manhattan
May 9, 2025
Score: 40
WAYLA / LITTLE WAYLA
100 FORSYTH STREET, Manhattan
May 6, 2025
Score: 31
EL RINCONCITO PAISA
130-01 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
May 5, 2025
Score: 51
BON BAGEL
23-01 41 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
May 2, 2025
Score: 12
DON ALEJO COFFEE
228 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 1, 2025
Score: 12
KAIA WINE BAR
1614 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 30, 2025
Score: 47
BAGELS AND CREAM
924 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Apr 28, 2025
Score: 25
DAYGLOW / NITEGLOW
8 WILSON AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Apr 22, 2025
Score: 7
KORN'S BAKERY
454 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Apr 21, 2025
Score: 25
EL MONTANERO
55-21 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Apr 17, 2025
Score: 13
PROOF COFFEE ROASTERS
2286 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 17, 2025
Score: 10
SUTTON CAFE
1026 FIRST AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 16, 2025
Score: 29
PLANTSHED
31 JANE STREET, Manhattan
Apr 16, 2025
Score: 33
COVERT BK
1643 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Apr 11, 2025
Score: 12
AVO
245 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 9, 2025
Score: 22
EL SABOR RESTAURANT
4139 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE N
Apr 8, 2025
Score: 57
DAILY GROCERY
1201 LELAND AVE, Bronx
Apr 2, 2025
Score: 49
COO COO CACHOO / ARTISAN
26-23 JACKSON AVENUE, Queens
Apr 1, 2025
Score: 61
MCCARREN PARKHOUSE
855 LORIMER STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 26, 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.