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
312 citations
Queens
241 citations
Bronx
100 citations
Staten Island
40 citations
0
2 citations

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

JARTO'E SAZON
554 WEST 181 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 102
HIMAWARI
69 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 17, 2025
Score: 101
LA ISLA RESTAURANT
276B E 149TH ST, Bronx
GRADE N
Nov 14, 2025
Score: 48
NENE'S DELI TAQUERIA
14 STARR STREET, Brooklyn
Nov 13, 2025
Score: 54
WATER & WHEAT
2418 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 48
BYUNG CHUN SOON DAE
156-03 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 78
CRAFFLE
12 WEST KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, Bronx
Nov 3, 2025
Score: 68
SMOR BAKERY
155 POWERS STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Nov 3, 2025
Score: 27
JOYBITE TANGHULU
201 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 27, 2025
Score: 203
JOYBITE TANGHULU
201 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 27, 2025
Score: 203
THE BOOGIE DOWN GRIND CAFE
1200 SENECA AVENUE, Bronx
Oct 27, 2025
Score: 57
JOYBITE TANGHULU
201 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 27, 2025
SUGARCANE BK
238 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Oct 25, 2025
Score: 56
SMILE TO GO
22 HOWARD STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Oct 24, 2025
Score: 35
U BEST BAKERY
36-60 MAIN STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Oct 24, 2025
Score: 36
WAFELS & DINGES
284 KINGSLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Oct 23, 2025
Score: 144
KUSTOM
400 WEST 47 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 66
DANNY'S GRILL
73-06 BELL BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 83
MEEM SPICY GROCERY AND DELI
160 EAST 28 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Oct 14, 2025
Score: 116
NENES TAQUERIA
660 DEGRAW STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Oct 14, 2025
Score: 97

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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.