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
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)
GREAT TASTE USA
33 CATHERINE STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Apr 11, 2025
Score: 50
U BEST BAKERY
136-18 MAPLE AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
Apr 7, 2025
Score: 64
PARK ASIA RESTAURANT
801 66 STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 4, 2025
Score: 62
EL POLLO II RESTAURANT
4168 VICTORY BOULEVARD, Staten Island
GRADE B
Apr 2, 2025
Score: 20
SPEEDY KOREAN GRILL
1271 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Apr 1, 2025
Score: 108
EMPEROR SEAFOOD
136-59 37 AVENUE, Queens
Mar 26, 2025
Score: 33
VISTA 65
97-12 65 ROAD, Queens
Mar 24, 2025
Score: 79
DUCK DONUTS
13-26 133 PLACE, Queens
Mar 18, 2025
Score: 44
NANA'S HOUSE
24 IRVING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 17, 2025
Score: 75
STRANGE DELIGHT
63 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Mar 13, 2025
Score: 24
BO KY
78 BAYARD STREET, Manhattan
Mar 12, 2025
Score: 45
SWEET CATS ARCADE
21 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 12, 2025
DOMENICO'S PIZZA
5838 AMBOY ROAD, Staten Island
GRADE B
Mar 10, 2025
Score: 21
DAYGLOW / NITEGLOW
8 WILSON AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 6, 2025
Score: 49
GOOD WOK RESTAURANT
375 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE B
Mar 5, 2025
Score: 27
NICKOLAS'
69-45 51 AVENUE, Queens
Mar 5, 2025
Score: 52
FLOWERS ON THE PARK CAFE
520 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE C
Mar 5, 2025
Score: 51
SCRAPPLELAND
1150 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 3, 2025
Score: 69
WO KEE NOODLE
168-12 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
Feb 28, 2025
Score: 27
D.SALAM AFRICAN CUISINE
89 CANAL STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Feb 26, 2025
Score: 48
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.