Critical Violation
Code 05A
NYC Health Code Violation 05A — NYC Health Violation 05A
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 05A is a critical personal hygiene violation that poses an immediate risk of foodborne illness through bacterial contamination. This violation has been cited 281 times across NYC, with the highest frequency in Manhattan, and inspectors require immediate correction to protect public health. Restaurants cited for 05A violations typically face mandatory re-inspection and risk grade penalties or emergency closure if the hazard is not promptly remedied.
281
Times Cited in NYC
0.25%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 05A?
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 05A Most?
Manhattan
108 citations
Brooklyn
80 citations
Queens
59 citations
Bronx
23 citations
Staten Island
14 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 05A (281 total)
AFFY'S GRILL
69-67 GRAND AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Mar 25, 2024
Score: 136
BLANK SLATE
941 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE B
Mar 21, 2024
Score: 14
BURMESE HUT
82-02 45 AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Mar 20, 2024
Score: 132
PATOUG RESTAURANT & CATERING
220-06 HORACE HARDING EXPRESSWAY, Queens
GRADE C
Mar 11, 2024
Score: 61
FELIX ROASTING COMPANY
145 GREENE STREET, Manhattan
Mar 5, 2024
Score: 28
THE GRAHAM
151 MESEROLE STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Feb 28, 2024
Score: 73
MCDONALD'S
444 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 21, 2024
Score: 12
PANUOZZO
301 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 16, 2024
Score: 69
FRANGOS PERI PERI
182 AVENUE B, Manhattan
CLOSED
Feb 9, 2024
Score: 38
FRANGOS PERI PERI
182 AVENUE B, Manhattan
CLOSED
Feb 9, 2024
Score: 38
MADMAN ESPRESSO
770 BROADWAY, Manhattan
CLOSED
Jan 31, 2024
Score: 112
6TH AVE CAFE INC
610 50 STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 4, 2024
Score: 128
6TH AVE CAFE INC
610 50 STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 4, 2024
PETISCO BRAZUCA
1802 65TH ST, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 20, 2023
Score: 24
PALENQUE AREPAS & EMPANADAS
20 UNION SQUARE WEST, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 14, 2023
Score: 53
NEW BAY COFFEE SHOP
1950 86 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Dec 12, 2023
Score: 60
PETISCO BRAZUCA
42 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 28, 2023
Score: 28
PADI D' NYC
42 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Nov 28, 2023
Score: 91
MAMAS CHICKEN SHACK HAPPY DUMPLING
42 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 28, 2023
Score: 61
PADI D' NYC
42 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Nov 28, 2023
Score: 91
Related Personal Hygiene Violations
05D
Hand Washing Facility Not Properly Equipped
Critical
6,163 cited
06A
Personal cleanliness inadequate
Critical
5,866 cited
04C
Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
Critical
1,322 cited
05H
NYC Health Code Violation 05H
Critical
1,312 cited
05F
NYC Health Code Violation 05F
Critical
1,012 cited
05C
NYC Health Code Violation 05C
Critical
543 cited
Violation 05A: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 05A in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 05A?
- Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05A to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 05A?
- 281 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 05A, representing 0.25% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 05A citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 05A citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 05A?
- 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 05A a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 05A is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.