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
186 citations
Manhattan
171 citations
Queens
107 citations
Staten Island
56 citations
Bronx
22 citations
0
4 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 05C (543 total)
RENEE'S KITCHENETTE
69-14 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 33
YOSSIS BAKERY
5719 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 108
MUJI CAFE
75 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Nov 7, 2025
Score: 72
MUJI CAFE
75 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Nov 7, 2025
Score: 72
NYC VEGAN BISTRO
664 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Nov 6, 2025
Score: 56
NOA
34 EAST 32 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 30, 2025
Score: 41
CHANG JIANG BAKERY
24 BOWERY, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 29, 2025
Score: 51
JOYBITE TANGHULU
201 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 27, 2025
Score: 203
YEMENI STAR RESTAURANT
2550 BOSTON ROAD, Bronx
GRADE N
Oct 27, 2025
Score: 49
RHYTHM ZERO
326 BLEECKER STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Oct 23, 2025
Score: 65
WAFELS & DINGES
284 KINGSLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Oct 23, 2025
Score: 144
LA PAUSA
244 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 22, 2025
LA PAUSA
244 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 22, 2025
Score: 40
787 COFFEE
245 WEST 46 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 21, 2025
Score: 66
TANING LEMON TEA
781 61 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 63
RUYI LANZHOU NOODLE & BUBBLE TEA
41-10A MAIN STREET, Queens
CLOSED
Oct 17, 2025
Score: 103
KELLY'S SPORTS BAR
1154 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 17, 2025
Score: 45
SOUL FOOD STATION
2220 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE Z
Oct 16, 2025
Score: 59
RASTA-PASTA AND SALADS
1548 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 16, 2025
Score: 43
GRAYSON HOTEL / HARTA / BAR CIMA
30 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 16, 2025
Score: 113
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.