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)

1313 CAFE & JUICE BAR
111-18 101 AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Jan 31, 2026
Score: 88
SOUP ON SOUP
711 59 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jan 28, 2026
Score: 28
MR. POLLO #1
42-20 BELL BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 27, 2026
Score: 22
BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE
1812 BATH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jan 22, 2026
Score: 29
BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE
1812 BATH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jan 22, 2026
Score: 29
BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE
1812 BATH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jan 22, 2026
Score: 29
LOS MUNCHIES
421B W 202ND ST, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 14, 2026
Score: 71
MAGGUY CAFE & BAKERY
222-03 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 12, 2026
Score: 43
MEILI
160 NORTH 12 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jan 7, 2026
Score: 42
DOMINO'S PIZZA #3687
464 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 6, 2026
DOMINO'S PIZZA #3687
464 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 6, 2026
Score: 23
TRINIDAD KILLA SMOKEHOUSE
345 EAST 98 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jan 5, 2026
Score: 60
LIBERTY BISTRO
225 LIBERTY STREET, Manhattan
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 35
MATTO ESPRESSO
8 WEST 46 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 81
LIBERTY BISTRO
225 LIBERTY STREET, Manhattan
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 35
FARMERS PIZZA & GRILL
117-25 FARMERS BOULEVARD, Queens
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 56
NUUL
196 BOWERY, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 69
FARMERS PIZZA & GRILL
117-25 FARMERS BOULEVARD, Queens
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 56
NUUL
196 BOWERY, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 69
FARMERS PIZZA & GRILL
117-25 FARMERS BOULEVARD, Queens
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 56

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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.