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
80 citations
Queens
59 citations
Bronx
23 citations
Staten Island
14 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 05A (281 total)
HEY DIM SUM
41-08 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE C
Nov 27, 2024
Score: 46
7TH STREET BURGER
364 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 25, 2024
Score: 17
PLAZA ORTEGA
140 STANHOPE STREET, Brooklyn
Nov 22, 2024
Score: 54
EL QUETZAL DELI GROCERY & PIZZERIA
4006 13 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 18, 2024
Score: 30
GENTLE JUICE BAR
8400 FLATLANDS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Nov 13, 2024
Score: 45
ROUND 2 CAFE
1165 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 8, 2024
Score: 56
POPEYES
1351 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
Nov 1, 2024
Score: 22
ALFONSO'S PASTRY SHOPPE
1899 VICTORY BOULEVARD, Staten Island
Oct 24, 2024
Score: 77
TAP BEER
1781 SHEEPSHEAD BAY ROAD, Brooklyn
Oct 24, 2024
Score: 120
PITA GRILL
1083 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 22, 2024
Score: 12
DUNKIN
105 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 22, 2024
Score: 52
In Common Cafe
441 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 18, 2024
Score: 12
THE LOT RADIO KIOSK
17 NASSAU AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Oct 16, 2024
Score: 74
PASQUALE'S RIGOLETTO RESTAURANT
2311 ARTHUR AVENUE, Bronx
Oct 10, 2024
Score: 84
BENOIT BISTRO
60 WEST 55 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 2, 2024
Score: 77
ABE SUSHI
7910A 13 AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Sep 30, 2024
Score: 101
SHAKING CRAB
1045 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 29, 2024
Score: 42
OLIVE FAST FOOD
25-12 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
CLOSED
Sep 24, 2024
Score: 58
iPizza NY
351 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Sep 19, 2024
Score: 91
OLIVE FAST FOOD
25-12 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
CLOSED
Sep 18, 2024
Score: 113
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.