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)
BAKE BLOOM
2273 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 65
SQUARE ONE DOMINICAN RESTAURANT
283B SAINT ANNS AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 56
SQUARE ONE DOMINICAN RESTAURANT
283B SAINT ANNS AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 56
SQUARE ONE DOMINICAN RESTAURANT
283B SAINT ANNS AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 56
168 HK
41-42A MAIN ST, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 45
LA TIENDA DE JORDI
96 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 30
NU DELI GRILLZ
341 NEW LOTS AVE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 53
SQUARE ONE DOMINICAN RESTAURANT
283B SAINT ANNS AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 56
167 DOMINICAN DELI GROCERY INC
104 E 167TH ST, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 70
167 DOMINICAN DELI GROCERY INC
104 E 167TH ST, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 70
YAN CAFE
2205 86 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 7, 2025
Score: 61
Selfcare Sips
3444 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 6, 2025
Score: 33
CHUANG CHEF
55-27 108 STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 6, 2025
Score: 28
TASTE & FLAVORS BAKERY
3010 CORTELYOU ROAD, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 6, 2025
Score: 100
FRESH BAKERY & SWEETS
37-15 73 STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 6, 2025
Score: 78
MAGGUY CAFE & BAKERY
222-03 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 5, 2025
Score: 56
ZONA BAR
263 AVENUE X, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 4, 2025
Score: 56
DAILY DOSE JUICE BAR & CAFE
111-15 FARMERS BOULEVARD, Queens
Dec 3, 2025
Score: 33
LA GRAN URUGUAYA PANADERIA
85-06 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Dec 3, 2025
Score: 38
PESTANA CR7 TIMES SQUARE
338 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 2, 2025
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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.