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
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)
787 COFFEE
245 WEST 46 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 21, 2025
Score: 66
BAYARD HOTEL
145 EAST 49 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 54
PRIME ASTORIA
40-06 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, Queens
Oct 19, 2025
PRIME ASTORIA
40-06 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, Queens
Oct 19, 2025
DRAGON FAMILY
1109 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 59
MOON MAN
75 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 122
COMMODORE II
14 AVENUE C, Manhattan
CLOSED
Oct 14, 2025
Score: 101
MAMAS BROWN KITCHEN
1415 NEPTUNE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Oct 9, 2025
Score: 180
MOMO'S MAGIC KITCHEN
2546 7TH AVE, Manhattan
Oct 8, 2025
MOMO'S MAGIC KITCHEN
2546 7TH AVE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 98
MOMO'S MAGIC KITCHEN
2546 7TH AVE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 98
SWEET TOOTH
18-47 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 53
CREPE HOUSE
653 MORRIS PARK AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE Z
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 48
KELLY'S SPORTS BAR
1154 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 92
GENESIS
78-04 WOODSIDE AVENUE, Queens
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 32
OSTERIA BROOKLYN
460 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 44
OSTERIA BROOKLYN
460 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 44
ADRIAN & ROCKY'S CATERERS
132-08 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD, Queens
Oct 2, 2025
Score: 71
CEDEAO AFRICAN DINER
507 EAST 163 STREET, Bronx
Oct 2, 2025
Score: 25
SEVEN SIP/ FRENCH PASTRY HOUSE
1701 AVENUE Z, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 56
Related Personal Hygiene Violations
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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.