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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

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)

MELT N DIP
33-04 DITMARS BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Aug 7, 2025
Score: 39
ZOUJI BBQ
42-83 MAIN STREET, Queens
GRADE Z
Aug 7, 2025
Score: 92
HITTO RAMEN
1756 VICTORY BOULEVARD, Staten Island
CLOSED
Aug 6, 2025
Score: 75
COURT SQUARE PIZZERIA
45-02 23 STREET, Queens
Aug 5, 2025
Score: 51
UNIQUE CREPES & DELI
711 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 4, 2025
Score: 63
KING BARKA JAMAICAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT INC
301 WEST 135 STREET, Manhattan
Aug 4, 2025
Score: 25
TASTE LAB
2008 CROPSEY AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Aug 1, 2025
Score: 13
CANDLE CAFE OR CANDLE
388 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 31, 2025
Score: 32
MIMMOS BRICK OVEN PIZZA
3959 AMBOY ROAD, Staten Island
Jul 30, 2025
Score: 54
SANMIWAGO
980 6 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 30, 2025
Score: 56
RULE 257
54 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jul 30, 2025
Score: 94
STOP & GO DELI
134 WESTCHESTER SQUARE, Bronx
CLOSED
Jul 30, 2025
Score: 86
RULE 257
54 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jul 30, 2025
Score: 94
COZY TEA HOUSE
27-17 42 ROAD, Queens
GRADE N
Jul 30, 2025
Score: 61
RHYTHM ZERO
326 BLEECKER STREET, Manhattan
Jul 30, 2025
Score: 87
RULE 257
54 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan
Jul 30, 2025
NOA
34 EAST 32 STREET, Manhattan
Jul 29, 2025
Score: 42
JU CEE
158 EAST 110 STREET, Manhattan
Jul 28, 2025
Score: 60
NG'S KITCHEN
6012 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 28, 2025
Score: 84
GREAT N.Y. NOODLETOWN
28 BOWERY, Manhattan
Jul 24, 2025
Score: 24

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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.