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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

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)

JAMAICA FISH MARKET
175-27 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Nov 5, 2025
Score: 42
CHUITO BAR RESTAURANT
485 EAST 180 STREET, Bronx
Oct 31, 2025
Score: 101
ROCCO PIZZA
765 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 30, 2025
Score: 56
GRANDMA'S DUMPLING HOUSE
24 PELL STREET, Manhattan
Oct 28, 2025
Score: 102
CROWN FRIED CHICKEN
308 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 28, 2025
Score: 68
JOYBITE TANGHULU
201 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 27, 2025
Score: 203
JOYBITE TANGHULU
201 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 27, 2025
JOYBITE TANGHULU
201 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 27, 2025
JOYBITE TANGHULU
201 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 27, 2025
Score: 203
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
31-49 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Oct 22, 2025
Score: 98
FLORENCIA
2925 AVENUE P, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 41
GRAYSON HOTEL / HARTA / BAR CIMA
30 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 16, 2025
Score: 113
MOON MAN
75 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 122
LA CHOZA DEL GORDO
41-05 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Oct 14, 2025
Score: 50
COMMODORE II
14 AVENUE C, Manhattan
CLOSED
Oct 14, 2025
Score: 101
HK BOXERS NYC
735 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 73
CAZUELA MEXICANA
207 EAST 117 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 53
YUM YUM TOO
662 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 52
LA MONTANA
33-13 108 STREET, Queens
CLOSED
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 110
DYRE AVENUE DINER
3803 DYRE AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE Z
Oct 3, 2025
Score: 53

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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.