Critical Violation Code 20-05

NYC Health Code Violation 20-05 — NYC Health Violation 20-05

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 20-05 is a critical administrative violation that poses an immediate health hazard and creates risk of foodborne illness. The violation has been cited 146 times across NYC, with the highest frequency in Manhattan, and is linked to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Restaurants receiving this violation must correct it immediately to protect public health.

146
Times Cited in NYC
0.13%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 20-05?

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 20-05 Most?

Manhattan
72 citations
Brooklyn
39 citations
Queens
27 citations
Staten Island
6 citations
Bronx
3 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 20-05 (146 total)

TARTINERY CAFE
10 COLUMBUS CIR, Manhattan
Sep 8, 2025
TARTINERY CAFE
10 COLUMBUS CIR, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Sep 8, 2025
Score: 45
M&J NAVY YARD SUB SHOPPE
2 ADELPHI STREET, Brooklyn
Sep 5, 2025
LUX BAKERY
6816 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 20, 2025
NOOR DELI
4901 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 20, 2025
MOKA & CO
28-54 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Aug 14, 2025
THE 37 XIANG SEA FOOD HOT POT BUFFET
135-21 37 AVENUE, Queens
Jul 9, 2025
WILD GINGER VEGETARIAN KITCHEN
380 BROOME STREET, Manhattan
Jul 9, 2025
BIONIC BAGELS
3741 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 8, 2025
Score: 36
VERONICA'S BAR
34-04 36 AVENUE, Queens
Jul 1, 2025
BAHNMEBOIS
21-51 44 DRIVE, Queens
Jun 30, 2025
CARINITO NYC
86 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan
Jun 26, 2025
RAMEN DANBO
52 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 26, 2025
CARINITO NYC
86 UNIVERSITY PLACE, Manhattan
Jun 26, 2025
Score: 21
MAD FOR CHICKEN
39-02 BELL BOULEVARD, Queens
Jun 18, 2025
MAMA FINA'S
167 AVENUE A, Manhattan
Jun 12, 2025
888 KITCHEN
60-92 FLUSHING AVENUE, Queens
Jun 10, 2025
HAMILTON'S
3570 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jun 5, 2025
CARVEL
165 WEST 48 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 2, 2025
CARVEL
165 WEST 48 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 2, 2025
Score: 40

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Violation 20-05: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 20-05 in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 20-05?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-05 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 20-05?
146 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 20-05, representing 0.13% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 20-05 citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 20-05 citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 20-05?
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 20-05 a critical violation?
Yes, violation 20-05 is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.