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
91 citations
Manhattan
78 citations
Brooklyn
66 citations
Bronx
10 citations
Staten Island
3 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 03B (247 total)
SHAJI BBQ
11 EAST 7 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 29
TERRA
225 WEST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 26
SHAJI BBQ
11 EAST 7 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 29
TERRA
225 WEST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 26
SHAJI BBQ
11 EAST 7 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 29
Nogari
35 WEST 36 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 4, 2025
Score: 38
Nogari
35 WEST 36 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 4, 2025
Score: 38
Nogari
35 WEST 36 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 4, 2025
Score: 38
CHANO'S CANTINA
35-55 31 STREET, Queens
GRADE Z
Dec 3, 2025
Score: 27
LE BILBOQUET
20 EAST 60 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 2, 2025
Score: 30
NOVELLI
1034 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 2, 2025
Score: 10
DON ALEX
106-26 CORONA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Nov 28, 2025
Score: 49
LECHON HORNADO ECUATORIANO
76-18 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Nov 22, 2025
Score: 20
CHOP GUITAR
142-38 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Nov 19, 2025
Score: 47
LINDENS
2 RENWICK STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 42
SKINFLINTS RESTAURANT
7902 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 8, 2025
Score: 13
LOS TRES POTRILLOS
1004 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 6, 2025
Score: 34
DON ALEX RESTAURANT
97-05 64 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Oct 31, 2025
Score: 27
SET L.E.S.
127 LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan
Oct 29, 2025
SET L.E.S.
127 LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
Oct 29, 2025
Score: 24
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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.