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)
R&R PIZZA CONNECTION
32-20 34 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 14, 2025
Score: 88
R&R PIZZA CONNECTION
32-20 34 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 14, 2025
Score: 88
AMAR BARI
1075 LIBERTY AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 63
AMAR BARI
1075 LIBERTY AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 63
AMAR BARI
1075 LIBERTY AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 63
KEBAB EXPRESS
34 EAST 23 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 62
KEBAB EXPRESS
34 EAST 23 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 62
KEBAB EXPRESS
34 EAST 23 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 62
BAR VIVANT
164 EAST 88 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 41
COZY TEA HOUSE
27-17 42 ROAD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 7, 2025
Score: 15
BENTO EXPRESS
28-02 42 ROAD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 7, 2025
Score: 102
YAN CAFE
2205 86 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 7, 2025
Score: 61
BOMBERINO
392 ROGERS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 5, 2025
Score: 46
BONDI SUSHI
156 NORTH 4 STREET, Brooklyn
Dec 3, 2025
Score: 74
RICO POLLO III
4523 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 3, 2025
Score: 26
PESTANA CR7 TIMES SQUARE
338 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 2, 2025
INVERSE BY CR7
338 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 1, 2025
Score: 97
BAO'S WOK
37-09 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
Nov 25, 2025
ROSEN'S CAFE
2 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Nov 25, 2025
Score: 27
BAO'S WOK
37-09 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Nov 25, 2025
Score: 66
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.