Hand Washing Facility Not Properly Equipped — NYC Health Violation 05D
Violation code 05D — Hand Washing Facility Not Properly Equipped — is a critical violation issued when a hand washing sink lacks hot water, soap, or paper towels, or when the sink is blocked or inaccessible. This is NYC DOHMH's top cited personal hygiene violation, recorded 6,163 times across the city since inspections began, with Manhattan accounting for the most cases. Because proper hand washing is the CDC's number one defense against foodborne illness and bacterial contamination, this violation poses an immediate health hazard and must be corrected before food service can resume.
What is Violation 05D?
No hot water, soap, or paper towels at hand washing sink. Sink blocked or not accessible.
Provide immediately at ALL handwash sinks: Hot water (100-120°F), Soap in dispensers, Paper towels or air dryers, Trash receptacles, Signage, Keep accessible at all times. Check supplies hourly. Assign staff to monitor and restock.
CDC Risk Factor: Poor Personal Hygiene - #1 CDC Risk Factor
Which Boroughs See Violation 05D Most?
Restaurants Cited for Violation 05D (6,163 total)
Related Personal Hygiene Violations
Violation 05D: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 05D in NYC restaurants?
- No hot water, soap, or paper towels at hand washing sink. Sink blocked or not accessible.
- How serious is violation 05D?
- Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Hand Washing Facility Not Properly Equip to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 05D?
- 6,163 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 05D, representing 5.57% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 05D citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 05D citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 05D?
- Provide immediately at ALL handwash sinks: Hot water (100-120°F), Soap in dispensers, Paper towels or air dryers, Trash receptacles, Signage, Keep accessible at all times. Check supplies hourly. Assign staff to monitor and restock.
- Is violation 05D a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 05D is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.