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

Restaurants Cited for Violation 05C (543 total)

AMAR BARI
1075 LIBERTY AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Sep 6, 2024
Score: 36
AMAR BARI
1075 LIBERTY AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Sep 6, 2024
Score: 36
MISSION CEVICHE
7 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 5, 2024
Score: 22
OTHERWAY KITCHEN
121-18 14 ROAD, Queens
GRADE N
Sep 4, 2024
Score: 75
LAANKEE
5502 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 3, 2024
YIXIN RESTAURANT
8510 20 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 3, 2024
Score: 56
LAANKEE
5502 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 3, 2024
Score: 40
NYAMINZ & JAMINZ CARIBBEAN KITCHEN
108-10 GUY R BREWER BOULEVARD, Queens
Aug 26, 2024
Score: 40
HIP WO CHINESE RESTAURANT
255 JEFFERSON AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE A
Aug 23, 2024
Score: 9
TIENDA GUATEMALTECA EL QUETZALITO
5507 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Aug 23, 2024
Score: 50
TIENDA GUATEMALTECA EL QUETZALITO
5507 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 23, 2024
CHIENG GARDEN KITCHEN
183 BROAD STREET, Staten Island
GRADE C
Aug 20, 2024
Score: 36
PARK ASIA RESTAURANT
801 66 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Aug 14, 2024
Score: 13
ENERGY FUEL
386 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 14, 2024
Score: 54
WHITE CASTLE
2221 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island
GRADE A
Aug 13, 2024
Score: 12
MSMA PUEBLA
3465 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Aug 13, 2024
Score: 13
SABORES DE MI TIERRA
276 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 9, 2024
Score: 40
SIP & SCOOP
569 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Aug 8, 2024
Score: 109
KIMPTON THETA HOTEL / BAR SPREZZATURA
790 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Aug 7, 2024
HAVANA SOCIAL
45 STONE STREET, Manhattan
Jul 30, 2024
Score: 96

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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.