Critical Violation
Code 05H
NYC Health Code Violation 05H — NYC Health Violation 05H
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 05H is a critical personal hygiene violation that has been cited 1,312 times across New York City, with the highest frequency in Manhattan. This violation creates an immediate risk of foodborne illness through bacterial contamination and has been linked to outbreak events; inspectors require immediate correction when cited. Restaurants receiving this violation must address the hygiene failure promptly to protect public health and avoid further enforcement action.
1,312
Times Cited in NYC
1.19%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 05H?
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.
Which Boroughs See Violation 05H Most?
Manhattan
478 citations
Brooklyn
356 citations
Queens
345 citations
Bronx
135 citations
Staten Island
35 citations
0
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 05H (1,312 total)
TRIBE NYC
3855 BRONXWOOD AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
May 28, 2026
Score: 73
CANTINA HARLEM
355 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 28, 2026
Score: 125
HAMPTON CHUTNEY COMPANY
2 ASTOR PLACE, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 26, 2026
Score: 53
HAMPTON CHUTNEY COMPANY
2 ASTOR PLACE, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 26, 2026
Score: 53
HAMPTON CHUTNEY COMPANY
2 ASTOR PLACE, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 26, 2026
Score: 53
HAMPTON CHUTNEY COMPANY
2 ASTOR PLACE, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 26, 2026
Score: 53
TOMPKINS SQUARE BAGELS
424 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 26, 2026
Score: 92
MAZI
82 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
May 19, 2026
Score: 91
KAJIKEN
2667 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE N
May 19, 2026
Score: 34
AYAT MEAST
8501 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
May 15, 2026
Score: 40
HARLEM AMOR
2082 FREDERICK DOUGLASS BOULEVARD, Manhattan
May 15, 2026
BRISSTA
199 11 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 14, 2026
Score: 68
GOLDING CAFE
40 WASHINGTON SQUARE SOUTH, Manhattan
May 13, 2026
Score: 31
MADO RESTAURANT DU MONDE
2046 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 7, 2026
Score: 46
HAO CHI
42-96 MAIN STREET, Queens
CLOSED
May 7, 2026
Score: 142
MADO RESTAURANT DU MONDE
2046 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 7, 2026
Score: 46
MADO RESTAURANT DU MONDE
2046 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 7, 2026
Score: 46
MADO RESTAURANT DU MONDE
2046 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 7, 2026
Score: 46
MADO RESTAURANT DU MONDE
2046 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 7, 2026
Score: 46
SAAMO CAFE
2568 86 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
May 4, 2026
Score: 53
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Hand Washing Facility Not Properly Equipped
Critical
6,163 cited
06A
Personal cleanliness inadequate
Critical
5,866 cited
04C
Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
Critical
1,322 cited
05F
NYC Health Code Violation 05F
Critical
1,012 cited
05C
NYC Health Code Violation 05C
Critical
543 cited
05A
NYC Health Code Violation 05A
Critical
281 cited
Violation 05H: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 05H in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 05H?
- Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05H to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 05H?
- 1,312 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 05H, representing 1.19% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 05H citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 05H citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 05H?
- 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 05H a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 05H is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.