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)

POLLO D' ORO
306 GOLD STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Sep 21, 2023
Score: 25
POLLO D' ORO
306 GOLD STREET, Brooklyn
Sep 21, 2023
BRASS RIZ & GRILL EXPRESS
227-02/08 LINDEN BLVD, Queens
Jun 22, 2023
BRASS RIZ & GRILL EXPRESS
227-02/08 LINDEN BLVD, Queens
Jun 22, 2023
Score: 78
BLUESTONE LANE
55 HUDSON YARDS, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jun 16, 2023
Score: 12
BLUESTONE LANE
55 HUDSON YARDS, Manhattan
Jun 16, 2023
TEMPLE COURT
5 BEEKMAN STREET, Manhattan
May 25, 2023
TEMPLE COURT
5 BEEKMAN STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
May 25, 2023
Score: 32
THE BAD BAGEL
40 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 20, 2023
THE BAD BAGEL
40 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 20, 2023
Score: 45
PAUSE CAFE
3 CLINTON SREET, Manhattan
Mar 30, 2023
PAUSE CAFE
3 CLINTON SREET, Manhattan
Mar 30, 2023
Score: 45
OH! DUMPLINGS
6 BERGEN STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 27, 2023
Score: 30
OH! DUMPLINGS
6 BERGEN STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 27, 2023
KISMAT INDIAN CUISINE
603 FORT WASHINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 30, 2023
BLAKE & TODD
7 WEST 47 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 12, 2023
Score: 33
GOURMET BAKERY & DELI
96-15 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens
Jan 12, 2023
BLAKE & TODD
7 WEST 47 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 12, 2023
GOURMET BAKERY & DELI
96-15 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens
Jan 12, 2023
OLLIN
2108 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 16, 2022
Score: 12

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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.