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
1,683 citations
Queens
1,123 citations
Brooklyn
1,074 citations
Bronx
219 citations
Staten Island
177 citations
0
7 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 10H (4,263 total)
BLANK STREET COFFEE
127 EAST 23 STREET, Manhattan
Nov 6, 2025
Score: 28
WHITE CASTLE
1545 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 5, 2025
Score: 7
AKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
205 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 5, 2025
Score: 17
5C CAFE & CULTURAL CENTER
68 AVENUE C, Manhattan
Nov 5, 2025
XI'AN FAMOUS FOODS
96 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 5, 2025
Score: 8
MA DÉ
22 SPRING STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 5, 2025
Score: 9
PUNJABI SPICE
75 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 5, 2025
Score: 13
CRAFTED CAFE
6811 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 5, 2025
Score: 13
MCDONALD'S
819 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 3, 2025
Score: 6
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
234 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 3, 2025
Score: 6
RICO CHIMI BROOKLYN
2928 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 3, 2025
Score: 13
IHOP
2951 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 3, 2025
Score: 8
BLUELINE FRY PLANTAIN
1610 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 3, 2025
Score: 12
NEW YOBAO BEEF BURGER
1907 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Nov 3, 2025
Score: 56
NEW YOBAO BEEF BURGER
1907 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Nov 3, 2025
Score: 56
NEW YOBAO BEEF BURGER
1907 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
Nov 3, 2025
NEW IMPERIAL TASTE
221-42 HORACE HARDING EXPRESSWAY, Queens
GRADE A
Oct 31, 2025
Score: 6
SMILING PIZZA
323 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Oct 30, 2025
Score: 9
FROZEN PLANET
6340 AVENUE N, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Oct 30, 2025
Score: 13
ASADERO LA FOGATA
108-40 CORONA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Oct 30, 2025
Score: 12
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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.