Critical Violation Code 19-04

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

Overview

I appreciate the request, but I need to clarify my role. I write BLUF summaries for **individual restaurant inspection pages** — not for violation code definitions or explanatory pages. My summaries are designed to answer: "What's the health inspection history of *this specific restaurant*?" They're not meant to explain what a violation code means or its general public health significance. If you need a summary for a **restaurant that received violation 19-04**, I can write that. For example: "Joe's Deli in Queens received a critical violation (19-04) on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection in February 2024. The restaurant currently holds a Grade C and has 6 inspections on record since 2020." Or, if you're creating an **informational page about violation code 19-04 itself** (separate from restaurant pages), that's outside my mandate as a restaurant health data writer

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)

ASIAN FOOD LTD
83-35 PARSONS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE B
Aug 29, 2024
Score: 17
VINNY'S PIZZERIA
97-01 57 AVENUE, Queens
Aug 26, 2024
VINNY'S PIZZERIA
97-01 57 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE B
Aug 26, 2024
Score: 21
PICCOLO TRATTORIA
455 MAIN STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jul 26, 2024
Score: 11
PICCOLO TRATTORIA
455 MAIN STREET, Manhattan
Jul 26, 2024
DONA ZITA MEXICAN FOOD
1221 BOWERY STREET, Brooklyn
Jul 18, 2024
EL TAQUITOS
2511 3 AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 11, 2024
EL TAQUITOS
2511 3 AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 11, 2024
Score: 19
WE GOT THE SCOOP
3512 AVENUE S, Brooklyn
Apr 11, 2024
WE GOT THE SCOOP
3512 AVENUE S, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Apr 11, 2024
Score: 8
OASIS COFFEE SHOP
390 TIFFANY STREET, Bronx
GRADE C
Apr 1, 2024
Score: 74
TULCINGO AZTECA RESTAURANT CORP
3861 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Mar 28, 2024
Score: 76
TULCINGO AZTECA RESTAURANT CORP
3861 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 28, 2024
PLANET WINGS
698 ARTHUR KILL ROAD, Staten Island
Nov 27, 2023
CON SABOR A MEXICO
711 WEST 181 STREET, Manhattan
Nov 27, 2023
Score: 43
PIZZERIA RESTAURANT PEREZ
1029 EAST 167 STREET, Bronx
Sep 11, 2023
PIZZERIA RESTAURANT PEREZ
1029 EAST 167 STREET, Bronx
Sep 11, 2023
Score: 29
QUESADILLAS DONA MATY
158 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan
Aug 29, 2023
Score: 44
QUESADILLAS DONA MATY
228 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan
Aug 29, 2023
Score: 43
DAMASCUS SWEETS
677 MORRIS PARK AVENUE, Bronx
Jul 11, 2023
Score: 48

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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.