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
462 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)
HANAMI RAMEN
147-07 45 AVENUE, Queens
Apr 1, 2025
Score: 66
LA NAZIONALE SOCCER CLUB
80-13 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens
Apr 1, 2025
Score: 28
MY MOTHER'S PLACE
104-36 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE C
Mar 31, 2025
Score: 33
ISLAND CRAVE
1 WEST 137 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Mar 31, 2025
Score: 45
EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT
547 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 31, 2025
Score: 69
SUNDAES BEST
136-17 39 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Mar 31, 2025
Score: 36
RECORD ROOM
47-09 CENTER BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Mar 28, 2025
Score: 102
SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
45-08 46 STREET, Queens
CLOSED
Mar 27, 2025
Score: 89
JACK'S COFFEE
138 WEST 10 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 26, 2025
Score: 13
4 BOY PIZZA
666 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 26, 2025
Score: 62
SWEET CATS ARCADE
21 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Mar 25, 2025
Score: 28
AMBYANS MARIE LOURDES RESTAURANT
1433 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 25, 2025
Score: 35
SWEET CATS ARCADE
21 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Mar 25, 2025
Score: 28
MERCER LABS
21 DEY STREET, Manhattan
Mar 24, 2025
Score: 53
POKEPLUS
265 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Mar 24, 2025
Score: 17
HOUSING WORKS FOOD
126 CROSBY STREET, Manhattan
Mar 19, 2025
Score: 33
GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT
209 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Mar 19, 2025
Score: 79
MONEY CAKE (FOODHALL #22)
133-33 39 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
Mar 19, 2025
Score: 28
GOLDEN WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT
209 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Mar 19, 2025
Score: 79
EMPIRE SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT
547 LENOX AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 18, 2025
Score: 118
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.