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)
TWIN GRILLS
865 HANCOCK STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 57
TEN ICHI MART
116 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 14, 2025
Score: 42
HUANG KUNG FU
136-17 39 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 61
YUMMY KITCHEN
95-17 57 AVENUE, Queens
Oct 3, 2025
Score: 48
SUSHI BEAUU
15 WEST 33 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 2, 2025
Score: 89
ADRIAN & ROCKY'S CATERERS
132-08 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD, Queens
Oct 2, 2025
Score: 71
TEMAKASE HANDROLL BAR
32 WEST 28 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 42
OSTERIA BROOKLYN
460 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 144
NAISNOW TEA & BAKERY
39-07 PRINCE STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 76
ANALAIGH
46-04 SKILLMAN AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 125
ANALAIGH
46-04 SKILLMAN AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 125
ER HOT POT / PULL TAB
1029 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan
Sep 26, 2025
THE BEST OF NEW YORK FOOD
150 WATER STREET, Manhattan
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 43
RICO POLLO III
4523 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 54
GUAYUSA CAFE
3450 BROADWAY, Manhattan
CLOSED
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 28
SIP COFFEE
242 WEST 27 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 55
GUAYUSA CAFE
3450 BROADWAY, Manhattan
CLOSED
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 28
SMOR BAKERY
155 POWERS STREET, Brooklyn
Sep 22, 2025
Score: 80
APICIUS PIZZA
20-72 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Sep 22, 2025
Score: 30
NOA
34 EAST 32 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Sep 18, 2025
Score: 38
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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.