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)
ONE BAR AND LOUNGE
125-17 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Nov 15, 2025
Score: 139
STARBUCKS
540 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 14, 2025
Score: 8
KINGSTON BAKE SHOP
380 KINGSTON AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 14, 2025
KINGSTON BAKE SHOP
380 KINGSTON AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 14, 2025
Score: 5
KAI FENG FU DUMPLING HOUSE
4801 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 14, 2025
Score: 22
WAITING ON A FRIEND
206 AVENUE A, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Nov 13, 2025
Score: 19
POPEYES
2010 86 STREET, Brooklyn
Nov 13, 2025
Score: 39
PARM
248 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 13, 2025
Score: 8
SUBWAY
221 EAST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Nov 13, 2025
HALAL EATS
8925A QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 13, 2025
Score: 13
DELMONICO GOURMET
375 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 13
RENEE'S KITCHENETTE
69-14 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 33
LA CANDELA ESPANOLA
3923 AMBOY ROAD, Staten Island
GRADE A
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 11
WESTVILLE
333 HUDSON STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 7
CHINA KING
222-19 BRADDOCK AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 12, 2025
Score: 8
THE BAO
13 SAINT MARKS PLACE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 10
BLUESTONE LANE
30 HUDSON YARDS, Manhattan
Nov 10, 2025
BLUESTONE LANE
30 HUDSON YARDS, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 12
BURGER KING
13 HILLEL PLACE, Brooklyn
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 50
HEX & COMPANY
801 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 7
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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.