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)
ELITE LOUNGE & CAFE
252-09 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
GRADE N
Jul 22, 2025
Score: 22
ELITE LOUNGE & CAFE
252-09 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
Jul 22, 2025
TAURO RESTAURANT
284 HUDSON STREET, Manhattan
Jul 17, 2025
Score: 67
LA SULTANA CAFE
124 EAST 4 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jul 8, 2025
Score: 13
HASAKI
210 EAST 9 TH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jul 8, 2025
Score: 13
FITOOR
179-22 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
Jul 3, 2025
Score: 47
KABU
85-09 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Jun 20, 2025
Score: 12
GEORGE'S
753 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 20, 2025
Score: 21
DIM SUM SAM
80 BOWERY, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Jun 10, 2025
Score: 27
SHEBA HOOKAH LOUNGE
7810 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 28, 2025
Score: 20
A & A BAKE AND DOUBLE SHOP
1337 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
May 8, 2025
Score: 46
THE BEST SICHUAN
7 EAST 47 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Apr 21, 2025
Score: 106
GREAT TASTE USA
33 CATHERINE STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Apr 11, 2025
Score: 50
GREAT TASTE USA
33 CATHERINE STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Apr 11, 2025
Score: 50
LAS DELICIAS ADONAI RESTAURANT
14-91 BEACH CHANNEL DRIVE, Queens
CLOSED
Apr 4, 2025
Score: 58
EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT
547 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 31, 2025
Score: 69
EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT
547 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 18, 2025
Score: 118
JERRY'S PIZZA
2094 STARLING AVENUE, Bronx
Mar 13, 2025
Score: 67
THE SHILLELAGH TAVERN
47-22 30 AVENUE, Queens
Mar 7, 2025
Score: 24
HALAL ROYAL CROWN CHICKEN & PIZZA
152 ROCKAWAY AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Feb 6, 2025
Score: 35
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Hand Washing Facility Not Properly Equipped
Critical
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06A
Personal cleanliness inadequate
Critical
5,866 cited
04C
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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 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.