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
1,650 citations
Queens
1,498 citations
Brooklyn
1,159 citations
Bronx
347 citations
Staten Island
169 citations
0
3 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 20-04 (4,793 total)
WAVE KTV
133-35 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Apr 16, 2026
GENESIS DELI & GROCERY
4117 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 16, 2026
OSU-R.E GRILL
1344 EAST GUN HILL ROAD, Bronx
Apr 15, 2026
STUDIO CAFE
144 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 15, 2026
GYOZA SHOP
208 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 13, 2026
THE SPOTTED DOG / CULTURE IN A BOWL
1154 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 10, 2026
BROOKLYN PIZZA MASTERS
1055 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 9, 2026
UPTOWN CREPES II
3876 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Apr 9, 2026
Score: 31
BONDI SUSHI
275 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
Apr 9, 2026
BONDI SUSHI
275 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 9, 2026
Score: 7
SEOUL SWEETS
308 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Apr 9, 2026
Score: 35
GUSTOSO RESTAURANT
3325 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 8, 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
JUANCHO VALEZ COFFEE
79-06 37 AVENUE, Queens
Apr 8, 2026
LA MONTANA BAKERY
33-08 90 STREET, Queens
Apr 8, 2026
CHARCOALGRILL AND MODERN BUFFET
133-40 79 STREET, Queens
Apr 8, 2026
BOWERY PALACE
327 BOWERY, Manhattan
Apr 7, 2026
BEARD PAPA'S
40-24 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Apr 7, 2026
Score: 21
BEARD PAPA'S
40-24 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 7, 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.