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)
EL RUMBERO
82-05 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Aug 14, 2025
Score: 39
MIN JIANG MEI SHI
5820 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Aug 13, 2025
Score: 26
PEARL OF CHINA
8411 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 7, 2025
FLAMING MOUNTAIN HOTPOT
6402 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Aug 7, 2025
Score: 29
PEARL OF CHINA
8411 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Aug 7, 2025
Score: 67
RH NY GUESTHOUSE
55 GANSEVOORT STREET, Manhattan
Jul 25, 2025
Score: 24
BRASSERIE COGNAC
922 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 8, 2025
Score: 39
SWEET LINDA
29 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jul 2, 2025
Score: 47
VIN SUR VINGT
1140 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jul 1, 2025
Score: 27
PIZZA PORT
135-15 LEFFERTS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Jun 23, 2025
Score: 23
PARLA
320 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 23, 2025
Score: 21
EL RANCHERO
160-20 46 AVENUE, Queens
Jun 20, 2025
Score: 33
CHO DANG GOL
55 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 18, 2025
Score: 19
NEW FUZHOU STYLE INC
135-19 40 ROAD, Queens
GRADE Z
Jun 5, 2025
Score: 55
POMODORO RISTORANTE
229 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 4, 2025
Score: 64
CAP'T LOUI SEAFOOD BOIL
17 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
May 29, 2025
Score: 41
LEX RESTAURANT
1370 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
May 22, 2025
Score: 50
NEW SENG SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
39 EAST BROADWAY, Manhattan
May 2, 2025
Score: 34
GRANO DE CAFE
98-12 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE B
Apr 30, 2025
Score: 27
JUSTINE'S ON HUDSON
518 HUDSON STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Apr 30, 2025
Score: 46
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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.