Critical Violation Code 05F

NYC Health Code Violation 05F — NYC Health Violation 05F

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 05F is a critical personal hygiene violation that poses an immediate health hazard and risk of foodborne illness. This violation has been cited 1,012 times across NYC since inspections began, with Brooklyn accounting for the highest number of cases. Restaurants receiving this citation must correct the violation immediately, as it directly threatens public health and has been linked to bacterial contamination and outbreak events.

1,012
Times Cited in NYC
0.91%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Brooklyn
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 05F?

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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 05F Most?

Brooklyn
317 citations
Manhattan
313 citations
Queens
241 citations
Bronx
100 citations
Staten Island
40 citations
0
2 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 05F (1,012 total)

CHF RESTAURANT
5411 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jul 17, 2025
Score: 94
EL JOBO RESTAURANT
54 EAST 181 STREET, Bronx
CLOSED
Jul 17, 2025
Score: 91
TAURO RESTAURANT
284 HUDSON STREET, Manhattan
Jul 17, 2025
Score: 67
ALLERTON RESTAURANT
772 ALLERTON AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE C
Jul 17, 2025
Score: 67
DELICIAS CALENAS ASTORIA
22-55 31 STREET, Queens
Jul 17, 2025
Score: 36
BOQUERIA
171 SPRING STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Jul 17, 2025
Score: 38
BED STUY FISH FRY
827 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 32
THE 6
1026 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx
Jul 16, 2025
WOODSIDE KITCHEN
76-10 WOODSIDE AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 55
THE 6
1026 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx
CLOSED
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 63
CROWN FRIED CHICKEN
524 VANDALIA AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 32
MEXITERRANEAN GRILL
1365 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 59
IL BRIGANTE
214 FRONT STREET, Manhattan
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 40
BUSHWICK BURGER CO.
354 CORNELIA STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 77
RAISING CANE'S
1 PENN PLAZA, Manhattan
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 47
GENESIS # 1 WEST INDIAN
162-23 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
GRADE B
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 22
PALADARES COLOMBIAN BAKERY
41-07 NATIONAL STREET, Queens
GRADE Z
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 37
Jul 15, 2025
Score: 58
PIZZA D'AMORE
2147 MILL AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jul 15, 2025
Score: 44
CHEF'S GARDEN
80-09 164 STREET, Queens
GRADE Z
Jul 15, 2025
Score: 56

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Violation 05F: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 05F in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 05F?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05F to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 05F?
1,012 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 05F, representing 0.91% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 05F citations?
Brooklyn has the highest number of violation 05F citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 05F?
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 05F a critical violation?
Yes, violation 05F is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.