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)
BAIWEI CHINESE RESTAURANT
1724 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island
Sep 16, 2025
Score: 53
SUN SAI GAI RESTAURANT
220 CANAL STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Sep 15, 2025
Score: 80
STUDIO6 GALLERY
106 RIVINGTON STREET, Manhattan
Sep 12, 2025
Score: 68
SWEETS BAKERY & CAFE
144-06 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Sep 12, 2025
Score: 27
LA STRADA RESTAURANT
139 NEW DORP LANE, Staten Island
Sep 11, 2025
Score: 25
TUDOR MINI MARKET CAFE
5 TUDOR CITY PLACE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Sep 9, 2025
Score: 101
RHYTHM ZERO
326 BLEECKER STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Sep 9, 2025
Score: 66
CALIBELLA
760 SENECA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Sep 9, 2025
Score: 38
KAY NOU YORK RESTO RESTAURENT
909 NEW YORK AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 8, 2025
KAY NOU YORK RESTO RESTAURENT
909 NEW YORK AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 8, 2025
Score: 85
PRONTO PIZZA PASTA
1077 BAY STREET, Staten Island
GRADE B
Sep 4, 2025
Score: 25
WHARF BAR AND GRILL
416 BEACH 116 STREET, Queens
Sep 4, 2025
Score: 42
APICIUS PIZZA
20-72 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
CLOSED
Sep 3, 2025
Score: 50
CERVO'S
43 CANAL STREET, Manhattan
Sep 2, 2025
Score: 21
TIANXIA ASIAN CUISINE
59-08A MAIN STREET, Queens
CLOSED
Aug 27, 2025
Score: 67
YAYA TEA GRAMERCY
284 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Aug 27, 2025
Score: 41
BAGEL EXPRESS III
340 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Aug 27, 2025
Score: 58
HUEJOTZINGO
646 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 26, 2025
SARKUS JAPAN
31-54 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Aug 26, 2025
MOMENTEA KITCHEN
213 WEST 40 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Aug 26, 2025
Score: 139
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.