Critical Violation
Code 03B
NYC Health Code Violation 03B — NYC Health Violation 03B
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 03B is a critical food source violation that creates immediate risk of foodborne illness through bacterial contamination. This violation has been cited 247 times across NYC restaurants, with the highest frequency in Queens, and requires immediate correction to protect public health. Restaurants cited for 03B violations are typically issued a notice to comply or face enforcement action by NYC DOHMH.
247
Times Cited in NYC
0.22%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Queens
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 03B?
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 03B Most?
Queens
90 citations
Manhattan
78 citations
Brooklyn
66 citations
Bronx
10 citations
Staten Island
3 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 03B (247 total)
SHIBAIWEI SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
144-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Apr 4, 2026
Score: 37
SUSHI NIKKO
28-17 JACKSON AVENUE, Queens
Mar 25, 2026
Score: 23
FUZHOU YIZHANG FISH BALL
717 60 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 21, 2026
Score: 12
LITTLE RASCAL
163 ELIZABETH STREET, Manhattan
Mar 10, 2026
Score: 47
KNAPP PIZZA III
427 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 9, 2026
Score: 12
ROYAL QUEEN ()
136-20 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Mar 3, 2026
Score: 35
EL REY
25-21 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 6, 2026
Score: 32
XIANG HOTPOT
5816 FORT HAMILTON PARKWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 5, 2026
Score: 13
TASTY HOME
133-49 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Jan 13, 2026
Score: 29
WANG VILLAGE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
5609 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 19
LOU WAI LOU
60-06 MAIN STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 45
WANG VILLAGE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
5609 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 19
LOU WAI LOU
60-06 MAIN STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 45
LOU WAI LOU
60-06 MAIN STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 45
WANG VILLAGE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
5609 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 13, 2025
Score: 19
NEW NOODLE VILLAGE
774 53 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 32
NEW NOODLE VILLAGE
774 53 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 32
NEW NOODLE VILLAGE
774 53 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 11, 2025
Score: 32
SHAJI BBQ
11 EAST 7 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 29
TERRA
225 WEST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 26
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Violation 03B: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 03B in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 03B?
- Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 03B to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 03B?
- 247 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 03B, representing 0.22% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 03B citations?
- Queens has the highest number of violation 03B citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 03B?
- 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 03B a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 03B is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.