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)
HORI
231 EAST 50 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 5, 2026
HORI
231 EAST 50 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 5, 2026
HORI
231 EAST 50 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 5, 2026
INSOMNIA COOKIES
17 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 4, 2026
YOKO-CHO
137 EAST 13 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 4, 2026
YOKO-CHO
137 EAST 13 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 4, 2026
YOKO-CHO
137 EAST 13 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 4, 2026
YOKO-CHO
137 EAST 13 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 4, 2026
YOKO-CHO
137 EAST 13 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Mar 4, 2026
Score: 28
100'S RESTAURANT AND GRILL
127-19 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 4, 2026
100'S RESTAURANT AND GRILL
127-19 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 4, 2026
100'S RESTAURANT AND GRILL
127-19 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 4, 2026
100'S RESTAURANT AND GRILL
127-19 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 4, 2026
100'S RESTAURANT AND GRILL
127-19 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 4, 2026
100'S RESTAURANT AND GRILL
127-19 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 4, 2026
DOMINO'S
3025 3 AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Mar 3, 2026
Score: 13
DOMINO'S
3025 3 AVENUE, Bronx
Mar 3, 2026
EL PERRO
80-26 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 3, 2026
GUTIERREZ BAKERY
157 PORT RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
CLOSED
Mar 3, 2026
Score: 122
TERA NYC
41 ESSEX STREET, Manhattan
Mar 3, 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.