Critical Violation
Code 05C
NYC Health Code Violation 05C — NYC Health Violation 05C
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 05C is a critical personal hygiene violation that poses an immediate health hazard and risk of foodborne illness. This violation has been cited 543 times across NYC restaurants, with Brooklyn accounting for the most violations. Inspectors require immediate correction of 05C violations to prevent bacterial contamination and protect diners from illness.
543
Times Cited in NYC
0.49%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Brooklyn
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 05C?
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 05C Most?
Brooklyn
185 citations
Manhattan
170 citations
Queens
106 citations
Staten Island
56 citations
Bronx
22 citations
0
4 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 05C (543 total)
PAN RICO AMBATENO BAKERY
198 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Apr 7, 2026
Score: 48
ORA LA CASA DE LAS FLORES
401 WEST 24 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Apr 6, 2026
Score: 38
CAFE HERE
499 VAN BRUNT STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Apr 3, 2026
Score: 117
CORAL BAY CAFE
722 ROCKAWAY STREET, Staten Island
Apr 1, 2026
Score: 56
TEAPULSE
18 DOYERS STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Mar 31, 2026
Score: 33
COCONUT THYME CUISINE
531 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Mar 31, 2026
Score: 86
AYAT
274 36 STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Mar 25, 2026
Score: 88
PACIFIC KITCHEN
4255 AMBOY ROAD, Staten Island
GRADE A
Mar 24, 2026
Score: 13
PANAJACHEL SOLOLA
470 PORT RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE A
Mar 20, 2026
Score: 10
CUIHUA KITCHEN
2004 86 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 18, 2026
Score: 12
NO. 9 FRIED BUN
808 57 STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 12, 2026
Score: 48
BONAFINI
663 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Mar 7, 2026
Score: 75
TEAPULSE
167 CANAL STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Mar 2, 2026
Score: 91
NOODLE CRAFT
610 EXTERIOR STREET, Bronx
GRADE N
Mar 2, 2026
Score: 35
AUNTIE ANNE'S
185 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
Feb 27, 2026
CHEQUITO'S MEXICAN FOOD
2625 86 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 17, 2026
Score: 9
LEGACY BAR & GRILL
4421 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Feb 5, 2026
MODI TO GEORGIA
8505 20 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 4, 2026
Score: 10
JAY'S PIZZA
146 CHAMBERS STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 3, 2026
Score: 64
BK COFFEE DELI
77 VARET STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 138
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
05A
NYC Health Code Violation 05A
Critical
281 cited
Violation 05C: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 05C in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 05C?
- Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05C to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 05C?
- 543 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 05C, representing 0.49% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 05C citations?
- Brooklyn has the highest number of violation 05C citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 05C?
- 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 05C a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 05C is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.