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)

POPEYES
1351 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
Mar 29, 2024
POPEYES
1351 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
Mar 29, 2024
Score: 20
HAPPY GARDEN
370 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 28, 2024
HAPPY GARDEN
370 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 28, 2024
Score: 39
TEMPLE COURT
5 BEEKMAN STREET, Manhattan
Mar 19, 2024
MITOUSHI
1221 QUENTIN ROAD, Brooklyn
Mar 4, 2024
MITOUSHI
1221 QUENTIN ROAD, Brooklyn
Mar 4, 2024
Score: 37
787 COFFEE
72 THOMPSON STREET, Manhattan
Feb 23, 2024
POPEYES
171-50 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 5, 2024
Score: 7
POPEYES
171-50 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 5, 2024
BAKE CULTURE
48 BOWERY, Manhattan
Jan 30, 2024
BAKE CULTURE
48 BOWERY, Manhattan
Jan 30, 2024
Score: 46
JOE & THE JUICE
2460 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jan 17, 2024
JOE & THE JUICE
2460 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jan 17, 2024
Score: 34
THE VSPOT
156 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 28, 2023
THE VSPOT
156 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Nov 28, 2023
Score: 36
TACOS DELICIOSOS EL AMIGO
5919 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 23, 2023
TEMASKE
157 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 17, 2023
Score: 37
MOMO ASHI
60-11 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Oct 10, 2023
LIPS CAFE
1412 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 2, 2023

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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.