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)

ZELMA'S CAFFE
2661 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 11, 2025
Score: 13
BAGEL MARKET
875 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE C
Feb 6, 2025
Score: 55
BEFORE COFFEE
9 MESEROLE STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 31, 2025
Score: 13
THE BELL HOUSE
149 7 STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 30, 2025
Score: 36
MING BAKERY
1412 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
Jan 30, 2025
Score: 21
BLANK STREET COFFEE
2461 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jan 30, 2025
Score: 25
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
2298 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jan 28, 2025
Score: 20
MCDONALD'S
1749 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Jan 27, 2025
Score: 12
BLANK STREET COFFEE
181 PRINCE STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 24, 2025
Score: 7
JUDY'S
109 LEROY STREET, Manhattan
Jan 21, 2025
Score: 27
AMANO BROOKLYN
535 CARLTON AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 16, 2025
Score: 10
HEAVENLY MARKET & PIZZA
1671 YORK AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE B
Jan 15, 2025
Score: 19
THAYER
99 AVENUE B, Manhattan
Jan 15, 2025
Score: 25
JOE'S PIZZA
483 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 14, 2025
Score: 34
PABELLON
1501 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE B
Jan 14, 2025
Score: 21
NANKING
134-07 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE C
Jan 9, 2025
Score: 45
BENSONHURST COFFEE
7810 20 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 8, 2025
Score: 21
DAGAN PIZZA & DAIRY RESTAURANT
4820 16 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jan 8, 2025
Score: 18
LES GATEAUX DE MARIE
1582 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 3, 2025
Score: 17
BEYOND BAGELS
3864 FLATLANDS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 2, 2025
Score: 33

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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.