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
1,654 citations
Queens
1,501 citations
Brooklyn
1,164 citations
Bronx
347 citations
Staten Island
169 citations
0
3 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 20-04 (4,793 total)
SHELLY'S
99 ALLEN STREET, Manhattan
Mar 18, 2026
SPACE KARAOKE
34 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 17, 2026
TANYA'S APOTHECARY
1531 70 STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 17, 2026
TANYA'S APOTHECARY
1531 70 STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Mar 17, 2026
Score: 100
TANYA'S APOTHECARY
1531 70 STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 17, 2026
TANYA'S APOTHECARY
1531 70 STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 17, 2026
ESPURRESSO CAT CAFE
208-03 35 AVENUE, Queens
Mar 16, 2026
ESPURRESSO CAT CAFE
208-03 35 AVENUE, Queens
Mar 16, 2026
THE CORNER BAR
38-01 69 STREET, Queens
Mar 14, 2026
MILLE-FEUILLE
622 VANDERBILT AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 12, 2026
Score: 35
CINNABON / AUNTIE ANNE'S
688 6 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 12, 2026
HAYAT CATERERS
6504 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 11, 2026
ALVO PIZZA
150 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 11, 2026
T&Y KITCHEN
194 STATE STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 11, 2026
BLAZE BBQ & HIBACHI
109 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan
Mar 10, 2026
GARDEN GOURMET CAFE
814 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
Mar 10, 2026
RED SEA RESTAURANT
1612 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE N
Mar 10, 2026
Score: 35
RED SEA RESTAURANT
1612 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE N
Mar 10, 2026
Score: 35
RED SEA RESTAURANT
1612 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE N
Mar 10, 2026
Score: 35
POPUP BAGELS
7 PENN PLAZA, Manhattan
Mar 9, 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.