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
79 citations
Queens
59 citations
Bronx
23 citations
Staten Island
14 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 05A (281 total)
SLAP BURGER
86 EAST 161 STREET, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 30
SLAP BURGER
86 EAST 161 STREET, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 30
BAKE BLOOM
2273 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 65
GREGORYS COFFEE
880 3RD AVE, Manhattan
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 23
TERIYAKI ONE
4 EAST 208 STREET, Bronx
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 33
BAKE BLOOM
2273 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 65
GREGORYS COFFEE
880 3RD AVE, Manhattan
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 23
TERIYAKI ONE
4 EAST 208 STREET, Bronx
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 33
BAKE BLOOM
2273 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 65
GREGORYS COFFEE
880 3RD AVE, Manhattan
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 23
TERIYAKI ONE
4 EAST 208 STREET, Bronx
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 33
GRATA THAI CUISINE
1099 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 67
SUBWAY
1503 SHEEPSHEAD BAY ROAD, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 96
MIRAGE DINER
717 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
Nov 26, 2025
Score: 84
INDIA PASSAGE
728 COURTLANDT AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 96
GYRO KING
984 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 113
C J's BAR & LOUNGE
137-09 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Nov 20, 2025
Score: 44
HIMAWARI
69 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 17, 2025
Score: 101
ONE BAR AND LOUNGE
125-17 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Nov 15, 2025
Score: 139
BURGER KING
13 HILLEL PLACE, Brooklyn
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 50
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.