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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

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)

Restaurante La Rosa
1969 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 20, 2025
Score: 65
SISTERS CUISINE
1931 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Feb 20, 2025
Score: 66
SUSUKINO RAMEN & SAKE
34 WATER STREET, Manhattan
Feb 20, 2025
Score: 49
QQ BOBA TEA HOUSE
533 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 19, 2025
QQ BOBA TEA HOUSE
533 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 19, 2025
Score: 35
DADDY'S BAR
464 ONDERDONK AVENUE, Queens
Feb 18, 2025
Score: 28
JAMAICA NUTRITION
86-69 78 STREET, Queens
Feb 18, 2025
Score: 67
DADDY'S BAR
464 ONDERDONK AVENUE, Queens
Feb 18, 2025
FRANHILL DELI
204-17 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
Feb 14, 2025
Score: 40
El RINCON
176-01 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Feb 12, 2025
Score: 101
EIGHT BEAUTITUDES KOREAN RESTAURANT #18
136-20 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Feb 12, 2025
GOOD TASTE
187 WEST BURNSIDE AVENUE, Bronx
Feb 12, 2025
Score: 37
XIN RONG
741 HUNTS POINT AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE C
Feb 7, 2025
Score: 38
NORIMEN
50 BOWERY, Manhattan
CLOSED
Feb 5, 2025
Score: 71
NORIMEN
50 BOWERY, Manhattan
CLOSED
Feb 5, 2025
Score: 71
MY MOTHER'S PLACE
104-36 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 3, 2025
Score: 35
SPREAD LOVE & EAT
9110 FLATLANDS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jan 30, 2025
Score: 38
NAPOLI PIZZA
226 VARICK STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Jan 30, 2025
Score: 107
NAPOLI PIZZA
226 VARICK STREET, Manhattan
Jan 30, 2025
GARDEN OASIS
347 LEWIS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jan 29, 2025
Score: 17

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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.