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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 05H Most?

Manhattan
460 citations
Brooklyn
344 citations
Queens
341 citations
Bronx
133 citations
Staten Island
33 citations
0
2 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 05H (1,312 total)

NOMADS BREWS & BAR
72-22 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 73
KUMA NYC
1520 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 73
REY SMOOTHIE
9 EAST MOUNT EDEN AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 31
NOMADS BREWS & BAR
72-22 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 73
NOMADS BREWS & BAR
72-22 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Nov 24, 2025
MAPLE GARDEN RESTAURANT
42-09 MAIN STREET, Queens
GRADE Z
Nov 22, 2025
Score: 43
LA GRAN URUGUAYA PANADERIA
85-06 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Nov 21, 2025
Score: 32
HALAL N OUT
1457 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Nov 21, 2025
Score: 92
ESCUELITA VIP BAR
41-06 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Nov 21, 2025
Score: 33
TEABYDO
38-03 MAIN STREET, Queens
GRADE Z
Nov 19, 2025
Score: 55
SUKI STATION
6522 17 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 19, 2025
SUKI STATION
6522 17 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 19, 2025
JARTO'E SAZON
554 WEST 181 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 102
AZOGUENITA BAKERY
37-61 103 STREET, Queens
Nov 17, 2025
Score: 33
SAHARA TURKISH GRILL
532 NEPTUNE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Nov 17, 2025
Score: 64
SEA TO SOUL
2058 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 14, 2025
Score: 35
TRIPLE 8 RESTAURANT
736 EAST 152 STREET, Bronx
Nov 13, 2025
Score: 26
NENE'S DELI TAQUERIA
14 STARR STREET, Brooklyn
Nov 13, 2025
Score: 54
ASHOKA GRILL
1436 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 23
BYUNG CHUN SOON DAE
156-03 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 78

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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.