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)
MARTHA'S COUNTRY BAKERY
263 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 26, 2025
Score: 81
PASTASOLE
177 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 25, 2025
Score: 48
NIO'S SHAKE
334 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jun 23, 2025
Score: 59
JOE & THE JUICE
1114 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan
Jun 18, 2025
Score: 50
CHIRPING CHICKEN
GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL, Manhattan
Jun 17, 2025
HALAL WRAPS & MEDITERRAS
1231 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 16, 2025
Score: 55
LIU YI SHOU HOTPOT
136-76 39 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Jun 13, 2025
Score: 52
BLACK PRESS COFFEE
274 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 13, 2025
Score: 41
AMY RUTH’S DOWNTOWN
39 WEST 14 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
Jun 12, 2025
Score: 27
VAN DAM KITCHEN & CATERERS
52-50 VAN DAM STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Jun 11, 2025
Score: 10
BAYARD HOTEL
145 EAST 49 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 10, 2025
Score: 27
MAXI'S NOODLE 3
68 MOTT STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jun 10, 2025
Score: 12
NEW DAI HING RESTAURANT
171-11 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Jun 10, 2025
Score: 35
10TH AVENUE PIZZA & CAFE
256 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 5, 2025
Score: 57
SUBWAY
1432 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 2, 2025
Score: 44
NEW SI HAI JU
59-06 KISSENA BOULEVARD, Queens
Jun 2, 2025
Score: 45
KOFEE
2413 3 AVENUE, Bronx
Jun 2, 2025
Score: 51
GREGORYS COFFEE
12 EAST 46 STREET, Manhattan
May 30, 2025
EL ALTO DELI MEXICAN FOOD
60-01 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens
May 29, 2025
Score: 19
DUNKIN
JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Queens
CLOSED
May 28, 2025
Score: 56
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Hand Washing Facility Not Properly Equipped
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06A
Personal cleanliness inadequate
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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
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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.