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)
SEAFOOD JUMBO
156-30 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 22, 2025
Score: 26
SEAFOOD JUMBO
156-30 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 22, 2025
EL NUEVO RANCHO LATINO
37-08 103 STREET, Queens
Apr 17, 2025
EL NUEVO RANCHO LATINO
37-08 103 STREET, Queens
Apr 17, 2025
Score: 50
RINCONCITO DE LOS SABORES #4
236-05 BRADDOCK AVENUE, Queens
Apr 16, 2025
Score: 63
CURRY HOUSE
9 PELL STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 14, 2025
Score: 12
RU YI CHINESE RESTAURANT
7706 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 8, 2025
Score: 36
MARISCOS EL SUBMARINO
88-05 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Apr 3, 2025
Score: 25
WORD OF MOUTH
942 BERGEN STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Apr 3, 2025
Score: 27
OBAO
647 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 1, 2025
Score: 42
CAP'T LOUI SEAFOOD BOIL
17 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 31, 2025
Score: 43
CAP'T LOUI SEAFOOD BOIL
17 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 31, 2025
FUJIYAMA
7307 13 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 18, 2025
Score: 59
NAN HAI YU CUN
5209 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 15, 2025
Score: 22
FU JI
42-35 MAIN STREET, Queens
Mar 13, 2025
Score: 74
SATAY HOUSE
46-01 KISSENA BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 6, 2025
Score: 54
CURRY HOUSE
9 PELL STREET, Manhattan
Mar 5, 2025
Score: 34
PAN
1563 DECATUR STREET, Queens
Feb 28, 2025
Score: 41
RAICES COLOMBIANAS
86-02 37 AVENUE, Queens
Feb 26, 2025
Score: 50
TOLOACHE
251 WEST 50 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 20, 2025
Score: 13
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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.