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
1,673 citations
Queens
1,115 citations
Brooklyn
1,073 citations
Bronx
218 citations
Staten Island
177 citations
0
7 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 10H (4,263 total)
KOTTI BERLINER DONER KEBAB
220 36 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 26, 2026
Score: 2
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3742
136-61 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Feb 26, 2026
Score: 17
CAFE 48
212-09 48 AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Feb 24, 2026
Score: 28
ESQUIRE DINER
105-45 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 20, 2026
Score: 13
TIAGO'S PIZZA
55 WEST 167 STREET, Bronx
GRADE N
Feb 20, 2026
Score: 26
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
269 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 8
SUSHI YU
214 PROSPECT PARK WEST, Brooklyn
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 39
DUNKIN DONUTS
185 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 18, 2026
Score: 5
POPPY'S - PASTRY KITCHEN
191 COLUMBIA STREET, Brooklyn
Feb 18, 2026
YOFRESH YOGURT CAFE
54-56 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 17, 2026
Score: 12
MAMOUN'S FALAFEL
508 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 17, 2026
Score: 7
SHERDOR BURGERS AND SAUSAGES
1123 QUENTIN ROAD, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 17, 2026
Score: 12
BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY CULINARY CENTER
69 BELMONT AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 17, 2026
Score: 5
HEALTHY SPOT
104-09 CORONA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 13, 2026
Score: 13
PARIS BAGUETTE
371 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Feb 13, 2026
Score: 27
DUNKIN' / BASKIN ROBBINS
448 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 12, 2026
Score: 5
LEO'S
84-19 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Feb 12, 2026
FIELDS GOOD CHICKEN
599 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 12, 2026
Score: 6
PURE GREEN - JUICE BAR PARK SLOPE
584 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 12, 2026
Score: 8
EMPIRE EXPRESS CHINESE RESTAURANT
319 9 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Feb 12, 2026
Score: 29
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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.