Critical Violation
Code 20-04
NYC Health Code Violation 20-04 — NYC Health Violation 20-04
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 20-04 is a critical administrative violation that creates immediate risk of foodborne illness and bacterial contamination. The violation has been cited 4,793 times across NYC since inspections began, with the highest frequency in Manhattan. Restaurants receiving this violation must correct it immediately; failure to do so can result in emergency closure by NYC DOHMH inspectors.
4,793
Times Cited in NYC
4.33%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 20-04?
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.
Which Boroughs See Violation 20-04 Most?
Manhattan
1,639 citations
Queens
1,493 citations
Brooklyn
1,152 citations
Bronx
346 citations
Staten Island
169 citations
0
3 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 20-04 (4,793 total)
UPTOWN CREPES II
3876 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Apr 9, 2026
Score: 31
BONDI SUSHI
275 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
Apr 9, 2026
LUIGI'S PIZZA
1049 BRIGHTON BEACH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 8, 2026
JUANCHO VALEZ COFFEE
79-06 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Apr 8, 2026
Score: 25
CHARCOALGRILL AND MODERN BUFFET
133-40 79 STREET, Queens
Apr 8, 2026
BEARD PAPA'S
40-24 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Apr 7, 2026
Score: 21
COTTI COFFEE/VIVI TEA/MD FRIED CHICKEN
314 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 7, 2026
COTTI COFFEE/VIVI TEA/MD FRIED CHICKEN
314 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Apr 7, 2026
Score: 12
KA LOK KITCHEN
134-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 4, 2026
MERAKI GREEK BISTRO
252 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 4, 2026
CAFE HERE
499 VAN BRUNT STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 3, 2026
ORIGIN CAFE & WINE BAR
23-11 44 DRIVE, Queens
Apr 3, 2026
URBAN ZONE ADVENTURE PARK
501 INDUSTRY ROAD, Staten Island
CLOSED
Apr 2, 2026
DELI AVE M
1710 AVENUE M, Brooklyn
Apr 2, 2026
DELI AVE M
1710 AVENUE M, Brooklyn
Apr 2, 2026
KENNEDY CHICKEN AND HALAL EXPRESS
854 SOUNDVIEW AVENUE, Bronx
Mar 31, 2026
MING WOK KITCHEN
8418 A NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 30, 2026
MING WOK KITCHEN
8418 A NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 30, 2026
Score: 21
In Common Cafe
441 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Mar 30, 2026
Score: 78
In Common Cafe
441 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 30, 2026
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Violation 20-04: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 20-04 in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 20-04?
- Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-04 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 20-04?
- 4,793 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 20-04, representing 4.33% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 20-04 citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 20-04 citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 20-04?
- 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 20-04 a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 20-04 is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.