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
81 citations
Queens
59 citations
Bronx
23 citations
Staten Island
14 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 05A (281 total)
ROME TO BROOKLYN PIZZERIA
755 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 19, 2022
Score: 37
CAFE GITANE
242 MOTT STREET, Manhattan
Sep 16, 2022
Score: 72
DUNKIN
61-22 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
GRADE C
Sep 9, 2022
Score: 44
CROWN FRIED CHICKEN
87-92 PARSONS BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Aug 29, 2022
Score: 0
ITAVOLO
875 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Aug 29, 2022
Score: 82
POKE FRESH SUSHI
1588 YORK AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Aug 15, 2022
Score: 0
D-GARDEN CARIBBEAN BAR & GRILL
4617 AVENUE D, Brooklyn
Aug 1, 2022
Score: 86
BOSTON MARKET
106-24 71 AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Jul 20, 2022
Score: 0
FLAM'S CUISINE & CATERING
215-07 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Jul 18, 2022
Score: 93
CAMPESINO DOMINICANO RESTAURANT
1987 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Bronx
CLOSED
Jun 14, 2022
Score: 88
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
358 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 14, 2022
Score: 73
BURGER KING
400 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Jun 10, 2022
Score: 0
COBBLE FISH
89 SOUTH STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Jun 8, 2022
Score: 120
COBBLE FISH
89 SOUTH STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Jun 8, 2022
Score: 120
DUNKIN
JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Queens
Jun 2, 2022
Score: 0
PIZZA HUT
29 MARCUS GARVEY BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
May 23, 2022
Score: 36
LA BAGUETTE SHOP
2705 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
May 19, 2022
Score: 48
MR CAKE BAKERY & DESSERT
1166 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
May 16, 2022
Score: 0
RANO'S CHICKEN BURGERS
2041 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 19, 2022
Score: 25
NAM SON
245 GRAND STREET, Manhattan
Mar 30, 2022
Score: 42
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.