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)
QAHWAH HOUSE
22-37 31 STREET, Queens
Jan 29, 2025
Score: 58
GARDEN OASIS
347 LEWIS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jan 29, 2025
Score: 17
LORENAS FRUIT
50-20 108 STREET, Queens
GRADE C
Jan 27, 2025
Score: 38
RELL'S CAFE CORNER
276 CHESTNUT STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 22, 2025
Score: 31
AUNTIE ANNE'S / CARVEL
2568 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Jan 21, 2025
Score: 35
El RINCON
176-01 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Jan 21, 2025
Score: 63
A BITE OF FUZHOU
40-09 PRINCE STREET, Queens
Jan 21, 2025
Score: 50
NEFER BOOK CAFE
694 EAST 241 STREET, Bronx
GRADE N
Jan 21, 2025
Score: 28
MEXICO EN LA PIEL
7211 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 16, 2025
Score: 32
BILIN
135-24 40 ROAD, Queens
Jan 16, 2025
QINGDAO
40-46 MAIN STREET, Queens
Jan 16, 2025
Score: 52
BILIN
135-24 40 ROAD, Queens
CLOSED
Jan 16, 2025
Score: 129
BILIN
135-24 40 ROAD, Queens
CLOSED
Jan 16, 2025
Score: 129
BILIN
135-24 40 ROAD, Queens
CLOSED
Jan 16, 2025
Score: 129
JADE JOY
1642 BRUCKNER BOULEVARD, Bronx
Jan 14, 2025
Score: 41
DUNKIN
14-23 150 STREET, Queens
Jan 14, 2025
Score: 39
BIEN ARGENTINO
180 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Jan 14, 2025
Score: 28
NEFER BOOK CAFE
694 EAST 241 STREET, Bronx
Jan 9, 2025
Score: 66
RAINBOW BUBBLE
108-13 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
Jan 8, 2025
Score: 127
MOCKINGBIRD
213 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 7, 2025
Score: 69
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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.