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
186 citations
Manhattan
171 citations
Queens
107 citations
Staten Island
56 citations
Bronx
22 citations
0
4 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 05C (543 total)

JU CEE
158 EAST 110 STREET, Manhattan
Jul 28, 2025
Score: 60
AYAT
8501 3RD AVE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jul 24, 2025
Score: 120
GREAT N.Y. NOODLETOWN
28 BOWERY, Manhattan
Jul 24, 2025
Score: 24
CHF RESTAURANT
5411 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 22, 2025
Score: 23
U BEST BAKERY
136-18 MAPLE AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Jul 21, 2025
Score: 70
HIGH TIDE
1 WATER STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Jul 21, 2025
Score: 28
COZY TEA HOUSE
27-17 42 ROAD, Queens
Jul 18, 2025
Score: 64
NEW DOUBLE FIRE
6018 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jul 18, 2025
Score: 8
UNDERGROUND PIZZA
2 WILLIAM STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jul 17, 2025
Score: 12
CHAMP GOURMET
30 BROAD STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jul 17, 2025
Score: 13
LACEY'S BRIDGE TAVERN
75 INNIS STREET, Staten Island
GRADE A
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 12
TONY SAZON PICAPOLLO
854 ROGERS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 15, 2025
TONY SAZON PICAPOLLO
854 ROGERS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jul 15, 2025
Score: 31
PAIRING
67 DRIGGS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jul 14, 2025
Score: 49
SUMMIT BAKERY
7026 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jul 14, 2025
Score: 38
SUMMIT BAKERY
7026 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jul 14, 2025
Score: 38
INDIAN GRILL WRAP & GO
595 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jul 14, 2025
Score: 13
TUDOR MINI MARKET CAFE
5 TUDOR CITY PLACE, Manhattan
Jul 11, 2025
Score: 109
EARTHBAR
14 WALL STREET, Manhattan
Jul 10, 2025
Score: 46
LA FONTANA
2879 AMBOY ROAD, Staten Island
Jul 10, 2025
Score: 45

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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.