Major Violation
Code 10G
NYC Health Code §81.21
Dishwashing facilities inadequate — NYC Health Violation 10G
Overview
Violation code 10G—inadequate dishwashing facilities—is a major sanitation violation cited 7,956 times across NYC since inspections began, most frequently in Manhattan. When restaurants lack proper warewashing equipment or procedures, bacteria and pathogens can persist on utensils, plates, and cookware, spreading contamination to every meal served. This violation directly impacts food safety and is a leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks linked to contaminated equipment.
7,956
Times Cited in NYC
7.19%
of Inspections
Major
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 10G?
Proper warewashing facilities and procedures required to sanitize equipment
What restaurants must do to fix this
Three-compartment sink or approved dishwasher; proper wash, rinse, sanitize procedures
CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
Which Boroughs See Violation 10G Most?
Manhattan
3,101 citations
Brooklyn
2,171 citations
Queens
1,796 citations
Bronx
644 citations
Staten Island
253 citations
0
7 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 10G (7,956 total)
AZUCAR
18-17 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 27, 2026
Score: 48
AZUCAR
18-17 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 27, 2026
AZUCAR
18-17 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 27, 2026
Score: 48
BAZU! BY SUPERWOW COFFEE
41 DIVISION STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 27, 2026
Score: 33
NATIONAL BAKERY
944 INTERVALE AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Jan 23, 2026
Score: 11
BRASSERIE TOAST CAFE
968 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan
Jan 23, 2026
Score: 36
INSOMNIA COOKIES
122 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 23, 2026
Score: 11
INSOMNIA COOKIES
122 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 23, 2026
Score: 11
INSOMNIA COOKIES
122 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 23, 2026
Score: 11
INSOMNIA COOKIES
122 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 23, 2026
Score: 11
GRAND AVENUE PIZZA
34-24 30 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Jan 22, 2026
Score: 12
GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY & GRILL
1862 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 22, 2026
Score: 24
NEW HONG KONG KITCHEN
5226 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 22, 2026
Score: 12
DUNKIN BASKIN ROBBINS
61-12 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Jan 22, 2026
Score: 7
TOFU HOUSE
136-17 39 AVENUE, Queens
Jan 22, 2026
Score: 49
SZECHUAN GOURMET
21 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 22, 2026
Score: 39
ASEER TIME
640 MORRIS PARK AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Jan 22, 2026
Score: 24
Z-TWO DINER & LOUNGE
2925 VETERANS ROAD WEST, Staten Island
GRADE A
Jan 21, 2026
Score: 5
KARAOKE DUET
900 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 21, 2026
Score: 5
LA PECORA BIANCA
1133 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 21, 2026
Score: 9
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Violation 10G: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 10G in NYC restaurants?
- Proper warewashing facilities and procedures required to sanitize equipment
- How serious is violation 10G?
- Major violation. Inadequate dishwashing spreads bacteria across all utensils and tableware
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 10G?
- 7,956 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 10G, representing 7.19% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 10G citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 10G citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 10G?
- Three-compartment sink or approved dishwasher; proper wash, rinse, sanitize procedures
- Is violation 10G a critical violation?
- No, violation 10G is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.