Critical Violation Code 10C

NYC Health Code Violation 10C — NYC Health Violation 10C

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 10C is a critical sanitation violation that poses an immediate health hazard and creates risk of foodborne illness through bacterial contamination. This violation has been cited 277 times across NYC restaurants, most frequently in Brooklyn, and must be corrected immediately to protect diners. Restaurants receiving this violation typically face enforcement action and re-inspection by NYC DOHMH to verify compliance.

277
Times Cited in NYC
0.25%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Brooklyn
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 10C?

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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 10C Most?

Brooklyn
102 citations
Manhattan
101 citations
Queens
58 citations
Staten Island
10 citations
Bronx
7 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 10C (277 total)

JOSE LUIS LITTLE ITALY
115 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan
Apr 7, 2026
Score: 45
ANDA BOBA TEA/RED MANGO
61-15 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 7, 2026
Score: 19
LIM'S KITCHEN
45-13 BROADWAY, Queens
Mar 11, 2026
Score: 10
KENNEDY CHICKEN & PIZZA
2371 GRAND CONCOURSE, Bronx
GRADE Z
Feb 11, 2026
Score: 18
SUSHI STAR
462 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 11, 2026
Score: 45
KINGS KITCHEN 158
158 LEWIS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 21, 2026
Score: 7
MATARI COFFEE CO
6915 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 6, 2026
MATARI COFFEE CO
6915 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jan 6, 2026
Score: 68
CHECKERS
1130 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 5, 2026
Score: 5
EL GRAN CASTILLO DE JAGUA
355 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 13
VEGGIES
785 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 13
EL GRAN CASTILLO DE JAGUA
355 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 13
VEGGIES
785 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 13
HIBACHI LAB
118 WEST 3 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 28
HIBACHI LAB
118 WEST 3 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 17, 2025
HIBACHI LAB
118 WEST 3 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 28
HIBACHI LAB
118 WEST 3 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 28
HIBACHI LAB
118 WEST 3 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 28
JU FENG CHINESE RESTAURANT
2809 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 3
JU FENG CHINESE RESTAURANT
2809 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 10, 2025
Score: 3

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Violation 10C: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 10C in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 10C?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 10C to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 10C?
277 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 10C, representing 0.25% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 10C citations?
Brooklyn has the highest number of violation 10C citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 10C?
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 10C a critical violation?
Yes, violation 10C is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.