Critical Violation
Code 05B
NYC Health Code Violation 05B — NYC Health Violation 05B
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 05B is a critical personal hygiene violation that creates immediate risk of foodborne illness through bacterial contamination. This violation has been cited 112 times across NYC restaurants, with the highest frequency in Manhattan, and must be corrected immediately to protect public health. Restaurants receiving a 05B citation are typically required to take urgent corrective action or face emergency closure.
112
Times Cited in NYC
0.1%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 05B?
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 05B Most?
Manhattan
39 citations
Queens
34 citations
Brooklyn
23 citations
Bronx
13 citations
Staten Island
3 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 05B (112 total)
WOODROW DINER
655 ROSSVILLE AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE Z
Apr 3, 2026
Score: 25
LAYALI BEIRUT
25-60 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Mar 4, 2026
Score: 13
ONE BAR AND LOUNGE
125-17 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Nov 15, 2025
Score: 139
ONE BAR AND LOUNGE
125-17 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Nov 15, 2025
Score: 139
BUCKLEY'S BAR & RESTAURANT
2926 AVENUE S, Brooklyn
Nov 15, 2025
Score: 58
HOUSE OF JOY
28 PELL STREET, Manhattan
Oct 24, 2025
Score: 57
PRIME ASTORIA
40-06 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, Queens
Oct 19, 2025
NEW YORK NOODLE KING (#22)
133-35 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Oct 4, 2025
Score: 27
LE ZIE TRATTORIA
172 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 18, 2025
Score: 22
BONO'S CAFE
35 EAST 28 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
Sep 10, 2025
Score: 17
TASTE OF CHINA
45-01 BROADWAY, Queens
Aug 27, 2025
Score: 38
TABOO
25-81 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Aug 21, 2025
Score: 13
B&D HALAL FOOD 9TH AVE
613 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Aug 18, 2025
Score: 32
MILK N' HONEY
12 EAST 46 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Aug 14, 2025
Score: 74
EL JOBO RESTAURANT
54 EAST 181 STREET, Bronx
Aug 7, 2025
Score: 67
LAYALY CAFE
44-09 BROADWAY, Queens
Aug 6, 2025
Score: 24
JOHNNY'S PIZZA RESTAURANT
535 EAST 180 STREET, Bronx
GRADE B
Aug 1, 2025
Score: 22
TACO BELL
135-25 79 STREET, Queens
Jul 25, 2025
Score: 32
B&D HALAL FOOD 9TH AVE
613 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 23, 2025
Score: 108
ELITE LOUNGE & CAFE
252-09 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
Jul 22, 2025
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Hand Washing Facility Not Properly Equipped
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06A
Personal cleanliness inadequate
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04C
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Critical
1,322 cited
05H
NYC Health Code Violation 05H
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05F
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1,012 cited
05C
NYC Health Code Violation 05C
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543 cited
Violation 05B: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 05B in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 05B?
- Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05B to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 05B?
- 112 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 05B, representing 0.1% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 05B citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 05B citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 05B?
- 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 05B a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 05B is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.