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)

MCDONALD'S
114-01 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Mar 21, 2025
Score: 13
DRAGON CHINA
7917 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 19, 2025
Score: 11
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE
396 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Mar 19, 2025
Score: 31
WHEEL BAGELS
6907 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 18, 2025
Score: 34
BON BAGEL
23-01 41 AVENUE, Queens
Mar 18, 2025
Score: 43
EL PORTON
3151 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Mar 11, 2025
Score: 42
JOE'S PIZZA OF PARK SLOPE
349 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 10, 2025
POKE ISLAND GRILL
2655 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
Mar 10, 2025
Score: 35
JOE'S PIZZA OF PARK SLOPE
349 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 10, 2025
Score: 20
SOFIA'S GUAC BAR
2655 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
Mar 10, 2025
DAYGLOW / NITEGLOW
8 WILSON AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 6, 2025
Score: 49
PELICANA CHICKEN
47-08 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
Mar 5, 2025
Score: 30
LECHONERA EL FOGON
2641 BAINBRIDGE AVENUE, Bronx
Feb 28, 2025
Score: 20
ORA LA CASA DE LA FLORES
42-08 43 AVENUE, Queens
Feb 27, 2025
Score: 35
DUNKIN'
3-19 27 AVENUE, Queens
Feb 26, 2025
Score: 26
Rockaway Roasters
92-06 ROCKAWAY BEACH BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 26, 2025
Score: 12
SATURN ROAD LLC
276 COURT STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 25, 2025
Score: 9
PARDON MY FRENCH
103 AVENUE B, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 25, 2025
Score: 13
SNOWDONIA
34-55 32 STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 19, 2025
Score: 13
HAMACHI 34
56 EAST 34 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 18, 2025

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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.