Critical Violation Code 10D

NYC Health Code Violation 10D — NYC Health Violation 10D

Overview

Violation code 10D represents a critical sanitation violation under NYC Health Code that poses an immediate health hazard to diners. This violation has been cited 1,859 times across New York City since inspections began, with the highest frequency in Manhattan, and is directly linked to bacterial contamination and foodborne illness outbreaks. Restaurants receiving this citation must correct the violation immediately to prevent public health risk.

1,859
Times Cited in NYC
1.68%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 10D?

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 10D Most?

Manhattan
665 citations
Brooklyn
523 citations
Queens
480 citations
Bronx
173 citations
Staten Island
28 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 10D (1,859 total)

SUKH
723 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
Feb 25, 2026
Score: 21
CHICKEN KOOP
188 HAVEMEYER STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 25, 2026
Score: 10
BEDFORD GARDENS / MAMA PHO
172 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 18, 2026
Score: 6
SEA WITCH
703 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 18, 2026
Score: 5
ASIAN KABAB & CURRY
496 CRESCENT STREET, Brooklyn
Feb 18, 2026
Score: 68
DUNKIN BASKIN ROBBINS
57 EAST 125 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 17, 2026
Score: 12
DULCE VIDA KITCHEN
309 EAST 83 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 12, 2026
Score: 8
GREAT CHINA
2154 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
Feb 11, 2026
Score: 15
DUNKIN'
3044B 3 AVENUE, Bronx
Feb 9, 2026
Score: 33
DUNKIN'
3044B 3 AVENUE, Bronx
Feb 9, 2026
China Xing Kitchen
243 BEACH 20 STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2026
Score: 9
THE CONCRETE JUNGLE
13 JEFFERSON STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2026
Score: 12
NYC GREENS PLAZA DELI
28-18 41 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 5, 2026
Score: 12
INSOMNIA COOKIES
482 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 2, 2026
INSOMNIA COOKIES
482 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 4
PRINCESA AZTECA
94-25 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 9
INSOMNIA COOKIES
482 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 2, 2026
OVER THE MOON
83-15 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Jan 30, 2026
Score: 8
BROOKVIN
381 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 28, 2026
Score: 12
NOWHERE
322 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 27, 2026
Score: 28

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Violation 10D: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 10D in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 10D?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 10D to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 10D?
1,859 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 10D, representing 1.68% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 10D citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 10D citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 10D?
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 10D a critical violation?
Yes, violation 10D is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.