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
3,107 citations
Brooklyn
2,176 citations
Queens
1,797 citations
Bronx
645 citations
Staten Island
254 citations
0
7 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 10G (7,956 total)
Taipei Hong (T4)
41-28 MAIN STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 23
Taipei Hong (T4)
41-28 MAIN STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 23
Taipei Hong (T4)
41-28 MAIN STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 23
STARBUCKS
9202 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 8
STARBUCKS
9202 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 8
STARBUCKS
9202 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 8
ROMER'S HELL'S KITCHEN HOTEL
851 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 8
ROMER'S HELL'S KITCHEN HOTEL
851 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 8
ROMER'S HELL'S KITCHEN HOTEL
851 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 8
CARAVAGGIO
23 EAST 74 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 38
CARAVAGGIO
23 EAST 74 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 38
CARAVAGGIO
23 EAST 74 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 38
AAA KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN
253 BROADWAY, Staten Island
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 34
AAA KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN
253 BROADWAY, Staten Island
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 34
AAA KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN
253 BROADWAY, Staten Island
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 34
CORKY'S DINER
2535 GRAND CONCOURSE, Bronx
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 23
CORKY'S DINER
2535 GRAND CONCOURSE, Bronx
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 23
CORKY'S DINER
2535 GRAND CONCOURSE, Bronx
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 23
NYC FALAFEL CO.
201 ALLEN STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 10
NYC FALAFEL CO.
201 ALLEN STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 10
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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.