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)
NANA'S HOUSE
24 IRVING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 17, 2025
Score: 75
APU KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN
127-07 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Mar 17, 2025
Score: 44
JERRY'S PIZZA
2094 STARLING AVENUE, Bronx
Mar 13, 2025
Score: 67
SWEET CATS ARCADE
21 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 12, 2025
SWEET CATS ARCADE
21 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Mar 12, 2025
Score: 125
7 BEANS
2375 EAST 1 STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 12, 2025
Score: 71
KEEMOFF COFFEE
1764 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 10, 2025
Score: 47
KEEMOFF COFFEE
1764 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 10, 2025
MOCADA
10 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Mar 7, 2025
Score: 56
MOCADA
10 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 7, 2025
TERI'S TERIYAKI
31-47 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Mar 6, 2025
PAVLO MOCHI
199 AVENUE B, Manhattan
GRADE N
Mar 5, 2025
Score: 86
FOUNDATION RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
1254 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Mar 3, 2025
Score: 76
CAPRI BAKERY
186 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 3, 2025
Score: 35
VFC KITCHEN CHINESE FOOD
860 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 3, 2025
Score: 44
FOUNDATION RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
1254 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Mar 3, 2025
Score: 76
TESSEY'S INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN
2542B WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx
Mar 3, 2025
Score: 41
ISTANBLUE KEBAB HOUSE
1409 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Feb 27, 2025
Score: 112
HALAL MUNCHIES
252-13 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
Feb 27, 2025
Score: 82
TAQUERIA MEXICANA LA CASA DEL TACO
1132 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx
Feb 27, 2025
Score: 41
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06A
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04C
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1,322 cited
05F
NYC Health Code Violation 05F
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05C
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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.