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)

FRUIT PARADISE SMOOTHIES
112 NAGLE AVE, Manhattan
May 20, 2025
Score: 24
DOLCE ITALIAN BAKERY
680 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 20, 2025
Score: 66
TYPHOON CAFE
947 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 19, 2025
Score: 61
SMART 3 CAFE
168-45 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
May 15, 2025
Score: 118
MCDONALD'S
2240 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 14, 2025
Score: 28
YUANNA CALDRON RICE NOODLE
41-23 UNION STREET, Queens
May 13, 2025
Score: 58
BANH ANH EM
99 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 13, 2025
Score: 129
FULTON FOOD COURT
1178 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
May 12, 2025
Score: 81
CROWN HEIGHTS HOUSE OF WINGS
894 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 12, 2025
Score: 60
A & A BAKE AND DOUBLE SHOP
1337 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
May 8, 2025
Score: 46
PEACHES
393 LEWIS AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 7, 2025
Score: 25
BABA COOL
33 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
May 7, 2025
Score: 23
SPONGIES CAFE
121 BAXTER STREET, Manhattan
May 6, 2025
Score: 66
GREEN HILL CAFE
421 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
May 6, 2025
Score: 94
BAGEL CAFE
138-77 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
May 5, 2025
Score: 30
HALAL MUNCHIES
82 LIVINGSTON STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
May 5, 2025
Score: 41
LAUNDRY & LATTE
6 COLUMBIA PL, 0
CLOSED
May 2, 2025
Score: 32
HALAL MUNCHIES
82 LIVINGSTON STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
May 1, 2025
Score: 93
HALAL MUNCHIES
82 LIVINGSTON STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
May 1, 2025
Score: 93
URGUT OSH MARZAKI
816 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Apr 30, 2025
Score: 59

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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.