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New York City violation 04E: Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occ…
Official wording (NYC Health Department): Toxic chemical or pesticide improperly stored or used such that food contamination may occur.
In the current data this code was cited 213 times at 209 restaurants. 213 of those citations (100%) were flagged critical. New York City treats critical violations as those more likely to contribute to foodborne illness.
Citations by year
| Year | Times cited |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2025 | 63 |
| 2026 | 68 |
Most recent citations
Establishments where this code most recently appeared. A citation reflects one inspection on one date.
- Boske, 28-43 Steinway Street (Oct 30, 2026)
- Kakurega Japanese Cuisine, 133-44 37 Avenue (Oct 9, 2026)
- Sable's, 1330 3 Avenue (Oct 8, 2026)
- Emir Palace, 4210 18 Avenue (Oct 7, 2026)
- Ho Wah China Wok Inc, 195-19 Jamaica Avenue (Oct 3, 2026)
- Starr Allo, 3717 Church Avenue (Sep 25, 2026)
- Let's Bounce (Keki Modern Cakes), 79 Mott Street (Sep 14, 2026)
- Brooklyn French Bakers, 510 2 Street (Sep 4, 2026)
- 787 Coffee, 101 2 Avenue (Sep 3, 2026)
- El Parce, 758 Woodward Avenue (Aug 31, 2026)
- First Stop Bar & Grill, 27-08 Queens Plaza South (Aug 26, 2026)
- Tack's Chinese Take Out, 11c Holden Boulevard (Aug 26, 2026)
- Palace Grill, 40-35 21 Street (Aug 22, 2026)
- The Greek Kitchen, 889 10 Avenue (Aug 19, 2026)
- Well& By Durst, 825 3 Avenue (Aug 19, 2026)
How New York City inspections are scored
Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026.