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

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 10G Most?

Manhattan
3,096 citations
Brooklyn
2,166 citations
Queens
1,792 citations
Bronx
644 citations
Staten Island
253 citations
0
7 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 10G (7,956 total)

KID'S FUN HOUSE
62-69 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
Mar 27, 2026
Score: 24
LA COLOMBE
67 WALL STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 27, 2026
Score: 7
EL NUEVO VALLE III
268 EAST 167 STREET, Bronx
Mar 27, 2026
Score: 31
NATURA CAFE
355 WEST 16 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 27, 2026
Score: 33
DHANSHIRI CHINESE
169-28 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
Mar 26, 2026
Score: 59
LOULOU
176 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 26, 2026
Score: 88
PANZÓN
23 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 26, 2026
Score: 11
MASTER WOK
200 BAYCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Mar 26, 2026
Score: 12
LITTLE MORE
111 READE STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 26, 2026
Score: 13
COURT PASTRY SHOP
298 COURT STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 25, 2026
Score: 12
KEYBAR BK
143 TROUTMAN STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 25, 2026
Score: 5
EDUAR2 TACO PIZZA MEXITALIAN
4235 KATONAH AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Mar 25, 2026
Score: 23
LIQUID
3859 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
P.J.' S
189-25 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
GRADE A
Mar 24, 2026
Score: 8
GONG CHA
75 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 24, 2026
Score: 28
LOS MARISCOS
409 WEST 15 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 24, 2026
Score: 5
JOYFACE
104 AVENUE C, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 24, 2026
Score: 9
MIZNON
601 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 23, 2026
Score: 26
PITA YEERO
100 PEARL STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Mar 23, 2026
Score: 31
PITA YEERO
100 PEARL STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Mar 23, 2026
Score: 31

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06D Food Contact Surfaces Not Properly Sanitized Critical 20,906 cited 06F Wiping Cloths Not Stored in Sanitizer Critical 5,867 cited 10H Sanitization not provided for utensil washing Major 4,263 cited

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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.