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)

DAMASCUS SWEETS
677 MORRIS PARK AVENUE, Bronx
Jul 11, 2023
Score: 48
SASABUNE EXPRESS NEW YORK
322 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan
May 23, 2023
SASABUNE EXPRESS NEW YORK
322 EAST 59 STREET, Manhattan
May 23, 2023
Score: 22
GAUDIO'S PIZZERIA
40-13 30 AVENUE, Queens
Apr 10, 2023
GAUDIO'S PIZZERIA
40-13 30 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Apr 10, 2023
Score: 13
ORALE PAISANO
170-09 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Mar 16, 2023
ORALE PAISANO
170-09 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Mar 16, 2023
Score: 18
Dell'Aria
232 EAST 111 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 14, 2023
Score: 33
LA ROJA DE TODOS
10802B NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 14, 2023
LA ROJA DE TODOS
10802B NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 14, 2023
Score: 59
KENNEDY CHICKEN & GRILL
1922 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Mar 8, 2023
KENNEDY CHICKEN & GRILL
1922 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Mar 8, 2023
PIZZERIA LAS MARGARITA’S
3133 VILLA AVENUE, Bronx
Feb 16, 2023
Score: 19
OSCAR'S PLACE
466 HUDSON STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
Dec 27, 2022
Score: 18
BREEZE CAFE
5613 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 2, 2022
EL CALLAO
111-22 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Nov 1, 2022
Score: 37
EL CALLAO
111-22 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Nov 1, 2022
PLANET WINGS
698 ARTHUR KILL ROAD, Staten Island
Sep 13, 2022
PLANET WINGS
698 ARTHUR KILL ROAD, Staten Island
GRADE A
Sep 13, 2022
Score: 8
NO FORK
612 CRESCENT AVENUE, Bronx
Aug 24, 2022
Score: 55

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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.