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
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)
NUUL
196 BOWERY, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 69
KNOCK OUT CAFE
530 EAST 13 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 133
BIG WONG RESTAURANT
135 NORTH 5 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 39
KNOCK OUT CAFE
530 EAST 13 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 133
BIG WONG RESTAURANT
135 NORTH 5 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 39
KNOCK OUT CAFE
530 EAST 13 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 133
BIG WONG RESTAURANT
135 NORTH 5 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 39
AYAT
8501 3RD AVE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 89
AYAT
8501 3RD AVE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 89
AYAT
8501 3RD AVE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 89
TACOS 609
402 RUTLAND ROAD, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 16, 2025
Score: 46
PITHA GHOR
163-08 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Dec 16, 2025
Score: 44
TACOS 609
402 RUTLAND ROAD, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 16, 2025
Score: 46
PITHA GHOR
163-08 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Dec 16, 2025
Score: 44
TACOS 609
402 RUTLAND ROAD, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 16, 2025
Score: 46
PITHA GHOR
163-08 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Dec 16, 2025
Score: 44
SABORES DE MI TIERRA
276 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 15, 2025
SABORES DE MI TIERRA
276 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 15, 2025
SABORES DE MI TIERRA
276 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 15, 2025
R&R PIZZA CONNECTION
32-20 34 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 14, 2025
Score: 88
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.