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)
SEVEN SIP/ FRENCH PASTRY HOUSE
1701 AVENUE Z, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 56
REFORESTERS LABORATORY
147 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 43
RMR CAFE
6161 STRICKLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 12
NAISNOW TEA & BAKERY
39-07 PRINCE STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 76
ANALAIGH
46-04 SKILLMAN AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 125
ANALAIGH
46-04 SKILLMAN AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 125
ARIANA'S PIZZA
10-01 36 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Sep 29, 2025
Score: 31
DON PACO LOPEZ PANADERIA
2129 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 40
CAFE 11
11 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 33
TASTE OF CANTON
61-42 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, Queens
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 110
OH K-DOG
159A LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Sep 22, 2025
Score: 53
OH K-DOG
159A LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Sep 22, 2025
Score: 53
Haalicious Grill
92-18 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
Sep 22, 2025
Score: 30
INERRO
1668 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Sep 18, 2025
Score: 40
CONNECTICUT MUFFIN
423 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Sep 17, 2025
Score: 10
STELLA & FLY
1705 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Sep 17, 2025
Score: 20
XE MAY SANDWICH SHOP
1433 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Sep 12, 2025
Score: 61
TIKI TIKI
24-31 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Sep 12, 2025
Score: 56
GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY & GRILL
1862 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Sep 11, 2025
Score: 36
787 COFFEE
72 THOMPSON STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Sep 11, 2025
Score: 41
Related Personal Hygiene Violations
05D
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.