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)

HUEJOTZINGO
646 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 26, 2025
KFC
408 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Aug 25, 2025
Score: 39
SAZON COLOMBIA
89-26 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Aug 25, 2025
Score: 58
XING WANG RESTAURANT
914 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
Aug 25, 2025
Score: 20
FARMERS RESTAURANT
1692 86 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Aug 21, 2025
Score: 60
COCOS ICE
751 LIBERTY AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Aug 21, 2025
Score: 44
COUNTER & BODEGA
216 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Aug 20, 2025
Score: 53
COUNTER & BODEGA
216 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Aug 20, 2025
RHYTHMS ON THE ROCK
112-16 ROCKAWAY BEACH BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Aug 20, 2025
Score: 88
Haalicious Grill
92-18 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
Aug 20, 2025
Score: 100
COUNTER & BODEGA
216 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Aug 20, 2025
Score: 53
PAPA JOHN'S
215 WINTHROP STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Aug 18, 2025
Score: 85
MYUNG SAN RESTAURANT
162-21 DEPOT ROAD, Queens
CLOSED
Aug 18, 2025
Score: 41
PAPA JOHN'S
215 WINTHROP STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Aug 18, 2025
Score: 85
SAI'S CAFE
6003 FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Aug 15, 2025
Score: 60
URGUT OSH MARZAKI
816 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Aug 15, 2025
Score: 74
LAS MARGARITAS
45-17 28 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
Aug 14, 2025
Score: 28
MAMA LETI'S CAFE
40-07 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Aug 14, 2025
Score: 61
RAJA SWEETS & FAST FOOD
72-31 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Aug 14, 2025
Score: 20
HONG KONG KEI ONE
4207 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island
Aug 13, 2025
Score: 45

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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.