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)
FAY DA BAKERY
86-12 JUSTICE AVENUE, Queens
Jan 20, 2026
UT 47 KITCHEN & BAR
683 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 17, 2026
Score: 39
NAYA
95 JAY STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 16, 2026
Score: 12
BAYA BAR
628 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 15, 2026
Score: 2
LITTLE FLOWER CAFE
25-35 36 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 15, 2026
Score: 34
MARCEY BROWNSTEIN CATERERS
557 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2026
Score: 10
PANDA 148
23 CATHERINE STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2026
Score: 4
JOE'S STEAM RICE ROLL
136-20 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 14, 2026
Score: 22
787 COFFEE
245 WEST 46 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 13, 2026
Score: 22
FLORIST BAR & CO
135-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 13, 2026
FLORIST BAR & CO
135-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 13, 2026
Score: 39
FLORIST BAR & CO
135-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 13, 2026
Score: 39
FLORIST BAR & CO
135-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 13, 2026
SPRINGFIELD DINER
128-13 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Jan 12, 2026
Score: 7
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
2 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 12, 2026
Score: 10
Yummy Kitchen
216-13 LINDEN BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 12, 2026
Score: 41
TEA ART
147 SULLIVAN STREET, Manhattan
Jan 12, 2026
Score: 83
SERANO BAKERY
35-14 30 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 12, 2026
Score: 31
SERANO BAKERY
35-14 30 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 12, 2026
Score: 31
SERANO BAKERY
35-14 30 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 12, 2026
Score: 31
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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.