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)
LINCOLN STATION
409 LINCOLN PLACE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 11, 2026
Score: 12
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3622
37-47 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 11, 2026
Score: 9
FRUITTI YUMMI
57-51 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 10, 2026
Score: 5
SHOO LOONG KAN
133-36 37 AVENUE, Queens
Feb 10, 2026
Score: 41
LASSEN & HENNIGS
114 MONTAGUE STREET, Brooklyn
Feb 9, 2026
Score: 25
FOR FIVE COFFEE ROASTERS
117 WEST 46 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2026
Score: 11
ABUELA ANTONIA RESTAURANT
225 ROCKAWAY AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2026
Score: 13
WANPO TEA
8418 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 9, 2026
Score: 13
JAYS SWEETS AND SNACKERIA
7803 17 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Feb 9, 2026
Score: 33
STARBUCKS
31-01 BROADWAY, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 6, 2026
Score: 4
THE GOOD FORK PUB
391 VAN BRUNT STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 6, 2026
Score: 13
OVA CAFE MEZZ
1 VANDERBILT AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 5, 2026
Score: 7
BLUESTONE LANE
CHELSEA PIERS, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 5, 2026
Score: 12
GREGORYS COFFEE
520 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 4, 2026
Score: 22
LINCOLN FRIED CHICKEN
1487 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Feb 4, 2026
Score: 9
WU & NUSSBAUM
2897 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Feb 3, 2026
Score: 31
HAVANA CENTRAL
151 WEST 46 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 11
PIZZA BAGEL BURGER
1117 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 12
BURGER KING, POPEYES
8516 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 30, 2026
Score: 23
POPEYES
850 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 30, 2026
Score: 9
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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.