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)

NIFOROS COFFEE SHOP
43-57 11 STREET, Queens
Sep 18, 2024
NIFOROS COFFEE SHOP
43-57 11 STREET, Queens
Sep 18, 2024
Score: 29
99 CENTS DELICIOUS PIZZA 2
558 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 9, 2024
Score: 45
KIKI'S GRILL & ROTISSERIE (#2)
121 DIVISION STREET, Manhattan
Sep 3, 2024
YELLOW ROSE
102 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 3, 2024
YELLOW ROSE
102 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 3, 2024
Score: 19
NORWIND'S
1043 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 26, 2024
NORWIND'S
1043 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 26, 2024
Score: 22
BUA THAI RAMEN & ROBATA GRILL
1611 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 24, 2024
BUA THAI RAMEN & ROBATA GRILL
1611 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 24, 2024
Score: 31
GROUND CENTRAL COFFEE COMPANY
714 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 13, 2024
Score: 31
GROUND CENTRAL COFFEE COMPANY
714 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 13, 2024
CUCINA BENE PIZZERIA
41 EXCHANGE PLACE, Manhattan
Jun 10, 2024
Score: 14
CUCINA BENE PIZZERIA
41 EXCHANGE PLACE, Manhattan
Jun 10, 2024
SSAM
170 SMITH STREET, Brooklyn
May 23, 2024
FLIPPERS
337 WEST BROADWAY, Manhattan
May 21, 2024
Score: 51
FLIPPERS
337 WEST BROADWAY, Manhattan
May 21, 2024
AMAZING GRACE
69-02 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
May 10, 2024
AMAZING GRACE
69-02 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
May 10, 2024
Score: 48
DAVIDOVICH BAKERY
79 CLINTON STREET, Manhattan
Apr 16, 2024

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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.