Critical Violation Code 19-04

NYC Health Code Violation 19-04 — NYC Health Violation 19-04

Overview

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83
Times Cited in NYC
0.08%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Queens
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 19-04?

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 19-04 Most?

Queens
40 citations
Bronx
16 citations
Brooklyn
15 citations
Manhattan
11 citations
Staten Island
5 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 19-04 (83 total)

EVE'S LOUNGE
769 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 18, 2026
Score: 20
EVE'S LOUNGE
769 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 18, 2026
E SUSHI II
2971 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 30, 2026
JERUSALEM STEAKHOUSE
1319 AVENUE J, Brooklyn
Mar 19, 2026
JERUSALEM STEAKHOUSE
1319 AVENUE J, Brooklyn
Mar 19, 2026
MARIO'S PIZZA
149-29 GUY R BREWER BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 12, 2026
HAYAT CATERERS
6504 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 11, 2026
Score: 4
PATTIE SHAKE
2485 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 9, 2025
PATTIE SHAKE
2485 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 9, 2025
Score: 20
LITTLE FRIDA'S EATERY
415 CITY ISLAND AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Dec 4, 2025
Score: 5
LITTLE FRIDA'S EATERY
415 CITY ISLAND AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 4, 2025
Chances Caribbean Restaurant and Bakery
200-08 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Queens
Oct 20, 2025
Chances Caribbean Restaurant and Bakery
200-08 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Oct 20, 2025
Score: 39
CITI FIELD STAND 423
126 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens
Sep 13, 2025
ORALE TACOS
23-23 30 AVENUE, Queens
Jul 7, 2025
ORALE TACOS
23-23 30 AVENUE, Queens
Jul 7, 2025
Score: 30
LA ROJA DE CHILE RESTAURANT & BAKERY
132-01 14 AVENUE, Queens
Jul 2, 2025
LA ROJA DE CHILE RESTAURANT & BAKERY
132-01 14 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Jul 2, 2025
Score: 10
HAVELI INDIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
24801-03 UNION TPKE, Queens
Jun 5, 2025
HAVELI INDIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
24801-03 UNION TPKE, Queens
Jun 5, 2025
Score: 32

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Violation 19-04: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 19-04 in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 19-04?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 19-04 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 19-04?
83 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 19-04, representing 0.08% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 19-04 citations?
Queens has the highest number of violation 19-04 citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 19-04?
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 19-04 a critical violation?
Yes, violation 19-04 is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.