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)

KAFF KAFE
5320 16 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 36
THE BEST OF NEW YORK FOOD
150 WATER STREET, Manhattan
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 43
LA CARRETA
407 51 STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 55
SOM BO
143 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 43
SUBWAY
1724 VICTORY BOULEVARD, Staten Island
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 39
MI DAWTA DEM KITCHIN
543 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 94
ZAAD
250 BROOME STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Sep 23, 2025
Score: 81
JAMAICA BREEZE RESTAURANT
705 EAST 222 STREET, Bronx
GRADE N
Sep 22, 2025
Score: 42
KOFEE
2413 3 AVENUE, Bronx
CLOSED
Sep 22, 2025
Score: 49
KOFEE
2413 3 AVENUE, Bronx
CLOSED
Sep 22, 2025
Score: 49
TASTY HOME
133-49 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Sep 18, 2025
Score: 50
NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN
499 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Sep 17, 2025
Score: 90
NENO'S GOURMET MEXICAN
499 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Sep 17, 2025
Score: 90
THE PROTEIN SHOP
57 CLINTON STREET, Manhattan
Sep 15, 2025
Score: 48
XE MAY SANDWICH SHOP
1433 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Sep 12, 2025
Score: 61
STUDIO6 GALLERY
106 RIVINGTON STREET, Manhattan
Sep 12, 2025
Score: 68
PRINCE FOOD MARKET
59 4 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Sep 10, 2025
Score: 88
FRIED DAY
229 BROAD STREET, Staten Island
CLOSED
Sep 10, 2025
Score: 65
DELUSION BY ARLENE
26-02 96 STREET, Queens
Sep 10, 2025
Score: 28
FRIED DAY
229 BROAD STREET, Staten Island
CLOSED
Sep 10, 2025
Score: 65

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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.