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)
DELMONICO GOURMET
375 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 2, 2025
Score: 48
OSTERIA BROOKLYN
460 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 144
WOK IN THE CLOUDS
127 EAST 28 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 95
LITTLE GUYANA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
111-05 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 60
BLAZE HALAL GRILL
2004 BATH AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Sep 22, 2025
Score: 135
BLAZE HALAL GRILL
2004 BATH AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Sep 22, 2025
Score: 135
DELI & GRILL
4119 BROADWAY, Manhattan
CLOSED
Aug 28, 2025
Score: 175
GRILL 21
346 EAST 21 STREET, Manhattan
Aug 21, 2025
Score: 52
ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON
4840 BROADWAY, Manhattan
CLOSED
Aug 15, 2025
Score: 115
ELSA LA REINA DEL CHICHARRON
4840 BROADWAY, Manhattan
CLOSED
Aug 15, 2025
Score: 115
MILU
225 LIBERTY STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Aug 11, 2025
Score: 49
Staten Island Ferry Hawks - Hawk City Burger w/ Taste of NY, Dippin' Dots, & Hawk City Creamery
75 RICHMOND TERRACE, Staten Island
GRADE N
Aug 10, 2025
Score: 89
STATEN ISLAND FERRY HAWKS/ANGELINA'S KITCHEN
75 RICHMOND TERRACE, Staten Island
GRADE N
Aug 10, 2025
Score: 96
STATEN ISLAND FERRY HAWKS - Frankie's Tenders & Tots (Including Bud Light Stand)
75 RICHMOND TERRACE, Staten Island
GRADE N
Aug 10, 2025
Score: 84
A1 ASIAN FUSION
2071 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE N
Aug 5, 2025
Score: 35
EL MESON II RESTAURANT
3517 BROADWAY, Manhattan
CLOSED
Aug 4, 2025
Score: 110
D.B. COOPER'S
506 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 29, 2025
Score: 37
CHARM THAI CORP
1346 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Jul 28, 2025
Score: 137
COCOLUAH PIZZA
94-04 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens
Jul 11, 2025
Score: 100
CAFE LOUNGE
210 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
Jul 11, 2025
Score: 47
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.