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)
MI BAKERY & CAFE
58A WEST 183 STREET, Bronx
GRADE B
Jul 17, 2025
Score: 17
J & J PIZZA
620 CATON AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jul 17, 2025
Score: 37
NY BAKERY & DESSERTS
1204 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 99
CAFE BRONCO
2155 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Bronx
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 28
SUSHI & SIPS CAFE @ STUDENT UNION BUILDING
222-05 56 AVENUE, Queens
Jul 15, 2025
Score: 58
BUTTER BETTER CAFE
42-09 162 STREET, Queens
Jul 15, 2025
Score: 41
BREAK AWAY CAFE
71 CABRINI BOULEVARD, Manhattan
Jul 14, 2025
Score: 45
DEUTSCHE TRADER CAFE
10 COLUMBUS CIRCLE, Manhattan
Jul 11, 2025
Score: 30
TUDOR MINI MARKET CAFE
5 TUDOR CITY PLACE, Manhattan
Jul 11, 2025
Score: 109
DRIGGS PIZZA PARLOR
558 DRIGGS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jul 10, 2025
Score: 41
GRIZZLY COFFEE
992 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jul 10, 2025
Score: 64
NENA SWEETS CAKES
620 GRANDVIEW AVENUE, Queens
Jul 8, 2025
Score: 39
GARCIA'S PIZZA
176 AVENUE O, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jul 7, 2025
Score: 42
CROWN GRILL & CHICKEN
766 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx
Jul 3, 2025
Score: 63
SUGAR FACTORY TIME SQUARE
694 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 2, 2025
Score: 99
VIP ZONE
1165 SAINT MARKS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 1, 2025
NUEVO LATINO RESTAURANTE
96-38 CORONA AVENUE, Queens
Jul 1, 2025
Score: 47
888 KITCHEN
60-92 FLUSHING AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
Jun 27, 2025
Score: 41
MARINARA PIZZA
1376 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 27, 2025
Score: 52
MARINARA PIZZA
1376 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 27, 2025
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06A
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04C
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Critical
1,322 cited
05F
NYC Health Code Violation 05F
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1,012 cited
05C
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Critical
543 cited
05A
NYC Health Code Violation 05A
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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.