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
3,097 citations
Brooklyn
2,168 citations
Queens
1,793 citations
Bronx
644 citations
Staten Island
253 citations
0
7 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 10G (7,956 total)
BROADWAY DIVE
2662 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 10
MAMAN
22 WEST 25 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 24
87 LUDLOW
87 LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 44
RESERVE CUT
109 EAST 56 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 41
DUBAI LOUNGE & RESTAURANT LLC
1579 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 64
DUBAI LOUNGE & RESTAURANT LLC
1579 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 64
DUBAI LOUNGE & RESTAURANT LLC
1579 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 64
ANSA COFFEE
101 THOMPSON ST, Manhattan
CLOSED
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 60
GIACOMO FINE FOODS
269 WEST 72 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 18, 2026
Score: 12
WONDER PIG KBBQ
37-08 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 18, 2026
Score: 12
RESTAURANTE ECUATORIANO GENESIS
538 WEST 207 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 17, 2026
Score: 53
SUPER POLLO
865 WOODWARD AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 17, 2026
Score: 12
KIM'S ISLAND CHINESE RESTAURANT
175 MAIN STREET, Staten Island
Feb 17, 2026
Score: 20
VEGANO FISH MARKET & RESTAURANT
1053 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 17, 2026
LIQUID
3859 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 14, 2026
Score: 29
NYU LUTHERAN COFFEE SHOP
150 55 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 13, 2026
Score: 5
CYBER CAFE
2800 VICTORY BOULEVARD, Staten Island
GRADE A
Feb 13, 2026
Score: 5
3-J RESTAURANT AND PIZZA
554A PROSPECT AVENUE, Bronx
Feb 13, 2026
Score: 23
CARLO'S BAKE SHOP
625 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 13, 2026
Score: 13
MUGHAL CURRY SPOT
4268 KATONAH AVENUE, Bronx
Feb 13, 2026
Score: 28
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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.