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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

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)

SMASHBURGER
4325 BOSTON ROAD, Bronx
Jul 30, 2024
Score: 33
CHEF TAN
37 SAINT MARKS PLACE, Manhattan
Jul 29, 2024
Score: 59
C. BURGER
4917 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jul 9, 2024
Score: 83
C. BURGER
4917 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jul 9, 2024
Score: 83
KFC
152-12 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Jul 3, 2024
Score: 13
KJUN
154 EAST 39 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 26, 2024
Score: 31
PLAZA TULCINGO RESTAURANT
10 EAST CLARKE PLACE, Bronx
Jun 4, 2024
Score: 44
J & C SEAFOOD
112-10 FARMERS BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Apr 19, 2024
Score: 77
LITTLE SOUP DUMPLING
252-20 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 16, 2024
Score: 27
BAI DAR CAFE
6810 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 12, 2024
Score: 30
Apr 9, 2024
Score: 45
Kentucky Fried Chicken
1922 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Apr 8, 2024
Score: 103
HUNTER DELI
966 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE C
Mar 28, 2024
Score: 37
TEN SECONDS
135-25 40 ROAD, Queens
GRADE B
Mar 26, 2024
Score: 15
YOZI
5805 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Mar 14, 2024
Score: 16
CHIDDY'S CHEESESTEAKS
37-03 31 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Mar 7, 2024
Score: 12
EVELINA'S
211 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Feb 22, 2024
Score: 24
WU & NUSSBAUM
2897 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Feb 6, 2024
Score: 23
HOJOKBAN
128 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 31, 2024
Score: 55
NEW SKY BAKERYLAND
6625 BAY PARKWAY, Brooklyn
Jan 23, 2024
Score: 22

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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.