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)
GRIZZLY COFFEE
992 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jul 10, 2025
Score: 64
SUGAR FACTORY TIME SQUARE
694 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 2, 2025
Score: 99
BARACHOU
449 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 2, 2025
Score: 84
BREAD & BUTTER
25 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan
Jul 1, 2025
Score: 107
RED KUP
701 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 30, 2025
Score: 67
BURGER MAN
740 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Jun 23, 2025
Score: 128
PIZZA D'AMORE
2147 MILL AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 18, 2025
Score: 30
OSTERIA DEL PORTO
212 FRONT STREET, Manhattan
Jun 9, 2025
Score: 86
LA CHOZA DEL GORDO
41-05 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Jun 9, 2025
Score: 42
WHAT A BAGEL CAFE
257-01 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
CLOSED
Jun 5, 2025
Score: 95
JACOB'S PICKLES
509 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Jun 4, 2025
Score: 76
DUNKIN
JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Queens
CLOSED
May 28, 2025
Score: 56
TAMAL EXPRESS
70 WEST 183 STREET, Bronx
May 27, 2025
Score: 47
RONDEL
2006 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
May 22, 2025
Score: 46
GLORIA PIZZA
108-22 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE C
May 14, 2025
Score: 52
BANH ANH EM
99 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 13, 2025
Score: 129
HO WON BAKE
146 HESTER STREET, Manhattan
May 13, 2025
Score: 58
HKS KITCHEN
1434D RICHMOND ROAD, Staten Island
CLOSED
May 12, 2025
Score: 91
PAVLOVA BAKERY
123 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 24, 2025
Score: 43
PARLAY
4024 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 14, 2025
Score: 87
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.