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
343 citations
Queens
341 citations
Bronx
133 citations
Staten Island
32 citations
0
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 05H (1,312 total)
ESCUELITA VIP BAR
41-06 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Jan 2, 2026
Score: 38
DAY DRINKS CHELSEA
425 WEST 15 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Dec 30, 2025
Score: 68
REY SMOOTHIE
9 EAST MOUNT EDEN AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 31
STEINBERG'S KOSHER BAKERY
153 CLYMER STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 143
REY SMOOTHIE
9 EAST MOUNT EDEN AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 31
STEINBERG'S KOSHER BAKERY
153 CLYMER STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 143
ISLAND ROTI SHOP
118-11 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 35
LA POTRANCA
1485 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 35
LA POTRANCA
1485 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 35
ISLAND ROTI SHOP
118-11 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 35
LA POTRANCA
1485 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 35
ISLAND ROTI SHOP
118-11 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 35
LA POTRANCA
1485 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 35
LA POTRANCA
1485 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 35
YELLOW SUN COFFEE ROASTERS
1434 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 21, 2025
Score: 44
YELLOW SUN COFFEE ROASTERS
1434 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 21, 2025
Score: 44
YELLOW SUN COFFEE ROASTERS
1434 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 21, 2025
Score: 44
MANDARIN COFFEE ROASTERY
9 CHRISTOPHER STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 104
MANDARIN COFFEE ROASTERY
9 CHRISTOPHER STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 81
STANG THAI
3019 FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY, Brooklyn
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 65
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Hand Washing Facility Not Properly Equipped
Critical
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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.