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.
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)
MALA PROJECT
41 WEST 46 STREET, Manhattan
May 21, 2025
MALA PROJECT
41 WEST 46 STREET, Manhattan
May 21, 2025
Score: 40
PIZZA COLLECTIVE
2060 BROADWAY, Manhattan
May 7, 2025
KUU
20 JOHN STREET, Manhattan
Apr 22, 2025
THAI MAX
200 BAYCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 22, 2025
THAI MAX
200 BAYCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE C
Apr 22, 2025
Score: 35
EMMY SQUARED PIZZA
315 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 2, 2025
Score: 37
EMMY SQUARED PIZZA
315 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 2, 2025
PINK FOREST
72-01 AUSTIN STREET, Queens
Mar 25, 2025
SOPHIES CUBAN CUISINE
325 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Mar 17, 2025
READING ROOM
16 EAST 46 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 13, 2025
Score: 39
READING ROOM
16 EAST 46 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 13, 2025
KAFRA'S BAKERY
84-22 37 AVENUE, Queens
Mar 10, 2025
TAMARA CARIBBEAN KITCHEN
8913 GLENWOOD ROAD, Brooklyn
Mar 5, 2025
TAMARA CARIBBEAN KITCHEN
8913 GLENWOOD ROAD, Brooklyn
Mar 5, 2025
Score: 60
ANGEL INDIAN RESTAURANT
74-14 37 ROAD, Queens
Mar 4, 2025
ANGEL INDIAN RESTAURANT
74-14 37 ROAD, Queens
Mar 4, 2025
Score: 21
HUNTER'S SPICE GRILL
1274 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
Feb 27, 2025
DUNKIN',' BASKIN ROBBINS
321 EAST KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, Bronx
Feb 24, 2025
HUNTER'S SPICE GRILL
1274 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 21, 2025
Score: 19
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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.