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)
Grace Deli & Cafe
1018 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Feb 11, 2025
Score: 90
FORTUNE
90-21 63 DRIVE, Queens
GRADE Z
Feb 6, 2025
Score: 35
POPEYES
736 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jan 27, 2025
Score: 42
TACOS MATAMOROS
4508 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jan 15, 2025
Score: 26
EL PUERTO MEXICANO
84-28 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Jan 15, 2025
Score: 41
K-STREET FOOD
2102 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 14, 2025
Score: 67
FERRIS WHEEL YOGURT SMOOTHIES
8 FERRY TERMINAL DRIVE, Staten Island
Jan 9, 2025
Score: 45
MEE NOODLE SHOP
223 1ST AVE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Jan 6, 2025
Score: 86
IHOP
4340 BOSTON POST ROAD, Bronx
Jan 3, 2025
Score: 33
BAD ROMAN
10 COLUMBUS CIRCLE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Jan 2, 2025
Score: 17
LA UNION RESTAURANT
91-18 CORONA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
Dec 30, 2024
Score: 33
98K/ MR. BO BO
149-46 41 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Dec 26, 2024
Score: 59
NAPOLI PIZZA
226 VARICK STREET, Manhattan
Dec 19, 2024
Score: 88
J. NAZCA PALACE
35-14 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Dec 16, 2024
Score: 131
MCDONALD'S
167 CHAMBERS STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Dec 12, 2024
Score: 40
MISHKA SOHO
519 BROOME STREET, Manhattan
Dec 12, 2024
Score: 110
KITCHEN PARADISE
48 WEST 48 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 5, 2024
Score: 50
EL VIEJO YAYO
97-12 101 AVENUE, Queens
Dec 4, 2024
STARBUCKS #54446
325 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 2, 2024
Score: 30
HEY DIM SUM
41-08 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE C
Nov 27, 2024
Score: 46
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.