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
460 citations
Brooklyn
344 citations
Queens
341 citations
Bronx
133 citations
Staten Island
33 citations
0
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 05H (1,312 total)
OLYMPIA DELI & JUICE
761 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan
Dec 16, 2025
Score: 38
EXCLUSIVE PIZZA
810 WEST 181 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 16, 2025
Score: 40
NURMOY PIZZA & RESTAURANT
5 MARTENSE STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 16, 2025
Score: 96
NEW HING RESTAURANT
1702 GRAND AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE Z
Dec 16, 2025
Score: 35
OLYMPIA DELI & JUICE
761 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan
Dec 16, 2025
Score: 38
CAFE 9
41-02 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 16, 2025
Score: 42
EL CHALTECO DELI
4002 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 15, 2025
Score: 22
EL CHALTECO DELI
4002 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 15, 2025
Score: 22
EL CHALTECO DELI
4002 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 15, 2025
Score: 22
R&R PIZZA CONNECTION
32-20 34 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 14, 2025
Score: 88
R&R PIZZA CONNECTION
32-20 34 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 14, 2025
Score: 88
R&R PIZZA CONNECTION
32-20 34 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 14, 2025
Score: 88
KING WOK
69-10 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 33
OVER THE MOON
83-15 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 55
KING WOK
69-10 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 33
OVER THE MOON
83-15 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 55
KING WOK
69-10 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 33
OVER THE MOON
83-15 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 55
CANTINA EL CHICANITO
1022 LONGWOOD AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 47
HASHTAG CAFE (#)
32-09 CRESCENT STREET, Queens
Dec 12, 2025
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04C
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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.