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)
BAO'S WOK
37-09 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Nov 25, 2025
Score: 66
PANAJACHEL SOLOLA
470 PORT RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
Nov 24, 2025
PAIRING
67 DRIGGS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 40
LA CACHETTE DU COIN
625 ROGERS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 71
PANAJACHEL SOLOLA
470 PORT RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE N
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 138
LIBERTY BISTRO
225 LIBERTY STREET, Manhattan
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 35
INDIA PASSAGE
728 COURTLANDT AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 96
LA CASA DEL MOFONGO AND PIANO BAR/ BARRA PAYAN
546 WEST 207 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Nov 19, 2025
Score: 28
39 PRINCE CAFE/TANING LEMON TEA
39-07 PRINCE STREET, Queens
CLOSED
Nov 19, 2025
Score: 62
39 PRINCE CAFE/TANING LEMON TEA
39-07 PRINCE STREET, Queens
CLOSED
Nov 19, 2025
Score: 62
DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY
346 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Nov 17, 2025
Score: 81
HIMAWARI
69 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 17, 2025
Score: 101
DON'T CALL ME SHIRLEY
346 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Nov 17, 2025
Score: 81
THE ROGER'S GARDEN
708 ROGERS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Nov 16, 2025
Score: 98
ONE BAR AND LOUNGE
125-17 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Nov 15, 2025
Score: 139
ONE BAR AND LOUNGE
125-17 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Nov 15, 2025
Score: 139
PIZZETTE
191 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 13, 2025
Score: 24
INERRO
1668 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Nov 13, 2025
Score: 82
RENEE'S KITCHENETTE
69-14 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 33
YOSSIS BAKERY
5719 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 108
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.