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
342 citations
Bronx
133 citations
Staten Island
33 citations
0
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 05H (1,312 total)
MEZQUILA
634 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
May 8, 2025
Score: 43
DUNKIN'/HUDSON NEWS
2 PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA, Manhattan
May 7, 2025
DUNKIN'/HUDSON NEWS
2 PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA, Manhattan
May 7, 2025
Score: 40
JUICI PATTIES
1293 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
May 5, 2025
Score: 63
BAGEL & CAFE EVERYDAY
210-25 HORACE HARDING EXPRESSWAY, Queens
May 1, 2025
Score: 52
BP FRESH
140 CHURCH STREET, Manhattan
May 1, 2025
Score: 41
HALAL CHICK'S
961 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 30, 2025
Score: 70
NOODLE VILLAGE
70 MOTT STREET, Manhattan
Apr 29, 2025
Score: 56
COZY NEST CAFE
6612 13 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 29, 2025
Score: 38
WONDER PHO
1716 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 28, 2025
Score: 64
LA CAFETERIA
1153 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
Apr 28, 2025
Score: 42
SWEET TOOTH
18-47 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 28, 2025
Score: 88
TOZZARELLA
20-15 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 28, 2025
Score: 30
ARTXNYC
409 WEST 14 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 24, 2025
Score: 71
BUKHARA GRILL
120 EAST 39 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 24, 2025
Score: 64
FOREFEATHERS
1624A EAST 16 STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 23, 2025
Score: 82
BORA BORA
95 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan
Apr 23, 2025
Score: 44
BENARES
45 MURRAY STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Apr 22, 2025
Score: 27
DA FRANCESCO PIZZA & CUCINA
552 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 22, 2025
Score: 33
BOWL ME UP
3848A RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
Apr 21, 2025
Score: 81
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05F
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05C
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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.