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)

SUSHI WATAMI
40 WEST 37 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 9, 2024
KAI PERA
1312 AVENUE J, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Sep 5, 2024
Score: 36
REY'S SMOOTHIE
1320 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
CLOSED
Sep 5, 2024
Score: 142
AMAR BARI
1075 LIBERTY AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Sep 4, 2024
Score: 73
BARAKA DELI & GROCERY
25-08 37 AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Sep 4, 2024
Score: 72
AMAR BARI
1075 LIBERTY AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Sep 4, 2024
Score: 73
CARIBBEAN AMERICAN CUISINE
199-17 MURDOCK AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Sep 3, 2024
Score: 95
TAKE SUSHI & BOWL
1143 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 3, 2024
Score: 74
MARIO'S PIZZA
940 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Aug 29, 2024
Score: 44
NAZS HALAL FOOD
2224 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island
CLOSED
Aug 29, 2024
Score: 96
NAZS HALAL FOOD
2224 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island
CLOSED
Aug 29, 2024
Score: 96
CARNATION RESTAURANT
2310 86 STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Aug 28, 2024
Score: 50
CARNATION RESTAURANT
2310 86 STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Aug 28, 2024
Score: 50
CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT
576 ROGERS AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Aug 28, 2024
Score: 46
EL VIEJO GRAN CAFE
498 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx
CLOSED
Aug 28, 2024
Score: 60
CHRIS CARIBBEAN & AMERICAN RESTAURANT
576 ROGERS AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Aug 28, 2024
Score: 46
BARRANQUILLA BAKERY
34-48 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Aug 28, 2024
Score: 103
EL VIEJO GRAN CAFE
498 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx
CLOSED
Aug 28, 2024
Score: 60
PIZZA HUT
29 MARCUS GARVEY BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
Aug 27, 2024
Score: 50
ZHENGXIN CHICKEN STEAK
40-33 MAIN STREET, Queens
Aug 27, 2024
Score: 32

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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.