Major Violation
Code 10H
NYC Health Code §81.21
Sanitization not provided for utensil washing — NYC Health Violation 10H
Overview
Violation code 10H involves failure to sanitize utensils after washing, allowing bacteria to survive on equipment that directly contacts food and customers' mouths. This major violation has been cited 4,263 times across NYC since inspections began, with Manhattan accounting for the highest number of cases. Proper sanitization—through hot water, chemical sanitizers, or commercial equipment—is essential to prevent foodborne illness transmission and is a core requirement of NYC DOHMH food safety standards.
4,263
Times Cited in NYC
3.85%
of Inspections
Major
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 10H?
Utensils must be properly sanitized after washing to kill remaining bacteria
What restaurants must do to fix this
Use approved sanitizer at correct concentration; test strips required; proper contact time
CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
Which Boroughs See Violation 10H Most?
Manhattan
1,681 citations
Queens
1,117 citations
Brooklyn
1,073 citations
Bronx
219 citations
Staten Island
177 citations
0
7 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 10H (4,263 total)
JUN HE RA MYUNG POOM
41-04 162 STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Nov 20, 2025
Score: 31
LA ANTIOQUENA BAKERY # 1
90-51 CORONA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 19, 2025
Score: 7
SHIAWASE
6610 BAY PARKWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 19, 2025
Score: 7
WEN ZHOU FOOD INC.
41-36 MAIN STREET, Queens
Nov 19, 2025
Score: 43
FLORAL
63 COOPER SQUARE, Manhattan
Nov 19, 2025
Score: 27
TEABYDO
38-03 MAIN STREET, Queens
GRADE Z
Nov 19, 2025
Score: 55
FRESH & CO
1260 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 20
BRIARWOOD CAFE
138-49 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 9
HOOPS CABARET AND SPORTS BAR
48 WEST 33 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 10
TACO BELL
321 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 4
MOHO MEXICAN GRILL
38-05 BELL BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 5
BOWL 360 ASTORIA
19-45 49 STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 13
FIGO
29-02 23 AVENUE, Queens
Nov 18, 2025
SEOUL BAP
55 WEST 27 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 22
POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP
333 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 10
DUNKIN'
501 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 17, 2025
Score: 12
FLAMIN' CHICKEN & PIZZA
1595 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 17, 2025
Score: 13
GREEN LANE COFFEE
204 WEST 96 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 17, 2025
Score: 5
PEP BAKE HOUSE & COFFEE SHOP
532 NEPTUNE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 17, 2025
PEP BAKE HOUSE & COFFEE SHOP
532 NEPTUNE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 17, 2025
Score: 15
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Violation 10H: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 10H in NYC restaurants?
- Utensils must be properly sanitized after washing to kill remaining bacteria
- How serious is violation 10H?
- Major violation. Unsanitized utensils transfer bacteria directly to customers' food and mouths
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 10H?
- 4,263 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 10H, representing 3.85% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 10H citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 10H citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 10H?
- Use approved sanitizer at correct concentration; test strips required; proper contact time
- Is violation 10H a critical violation?
- No, violation 10H is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.