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
461 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)
YOSSIS BAKERY
5719 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 108
BYUNG CHUN SOON DAE
156-03 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 78
MI ESTRELLA NY BAKERY
268 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 35
SERENITY CAFE
424 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Nov 5, 2025
Score: 48
CRAFFLE
12 WEST KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, Bronx
Nov 3, 2025
Score: 68
TRIPLE 8 RESTAURANT
736 EAST 152 STREET, Bronx
GRADE C
Oct 28, 2025
Score: 49
GRANDMA'S DUMPLING HOUSE
24 PELL STREET, Manhattan
Oct 28, 2025
Score: 102
HOLYFRUITS JUICE PRESS
3932A WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx
Oct 27, 2025
Score: 49
JOYBITE TANGHULU
201 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 27, 2025
JOYBITE TANGHULU
201 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 27, 2025
Score: 203
POP N WAFFLE
1012 GARRISON AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Oct 27, 2025
Score: 56
JOYBITE TANGHULU
201 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 27, 2025
Score: 203
JOYBITE TANGHULU
201 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 27, 2025
Score: 203
PIZZERIA PANADERIA MEXICANA
76-17 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Oct 27, 2025
JOYBITE TANGHULU
201 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 27, 2025
Score: 203
EL PASO
35-64 95 STREET, Queens
Oct 23, 2025
Score: 83
WAFELS & DINGES
284 KINGSLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Oct 23, 2025
Score: 144
SHAWARMA BAY
401 EAST 57 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 22, 2025
Score: 30
787 COFFEE
245 WEST 46 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 21, 2025
Score: 66
RICOTTA COFFEE
513 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 21, 2025
Score: 72
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Hand Washing Facility Not Properly Equipped
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06A
Personal cleanliness inadequate
Critical
5,866 cited
04C
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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.