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)

CARVEL
240 ARDEN AVENUE, Staten Island
Sep 9, 2025
Score: 28
TUDOR MINI MARKET CAFE
5 TUDOR CITY PLACE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Sep 9, 2025
Score: 101
Haalicious Grill
92-18 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
Sep 9, 2025
KAY NOU YORK RESTO RESTAURENT
909 NEW YORK AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 8, 2025
Score: 85
GLAZE UNION SQUARE
110 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan
Sep 8, 2025
Score: 84
BOISHAKHI
29-14 36 AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Sep 5, 2025
Score: 74
GABY'S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT
95-35 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Sep 5, 2025
Score: 57
BIG JOHN'S PIZZA & RESTAURANT
219-11 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Sep 4, 2025
Score: 60
BIG JOHN'S PIZZA & RESTAURANT
219-11 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Sep 4, 2025
Score: 60
BELLA PIZZA
134-62 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Sep 4, 2025
Score: 53
HUNGRY BIRD
980 MORRIS AVENUE, Bronx
CLOSED
Sep 4, 2025
Score: 95
SOVIC AFRICAN RESTAURANT
109-11 FARMERS BOULEVARD, Queens
Sep 3, 2025
Score: 101
FAY DA BAKERY
321 6 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Sep 2, 2025
Score: 37
JULIE'S BAKERY & ROTI SHOP
117-16 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
Aug 29, 2025
Score: 30
GRILL 21
346 EAST 21 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Aug 29, 2025
Score: 65
DELI & GRILL
4119 BROADWAY, Manhattan
CLOSED
Aug 28, 2025
Score: 175
JULIE'S BAKERY & ROTI SHOP
117-16 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
Aug 28, 2025
Score: 30
CROWN FRIED CHICKEN GRILL & SALAD
2962 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Aug 27, 2025
Score: 73
GRADE N
Aug 27, 2025
Score: 33
MARISCOS EL SUBMARINO
222 FRANKLIN STREET, Brooklyn
Aug 26, 2025
Score: 118

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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.