Critical Violation Code 19-10

NYC Health Code Violation 19-10 — NYC Health Violation 19-10

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 19-10 is a critical violation that creates immediate risk of foodborne illness and bacterial contamination. This violation has been cited 851 times across NYC restaurants, with the highest frequency in Queens, and requires immediate correction to protect public health. Restaurants cited for this violation are subject to re-inspection and potential grade penalties under NYC DOHMH enforcement procedures.

851
Times Cited in NYC
0.77%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Queens
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 19-10?

Violation of NYC Health Code requirements

What restaurants must do to fix this

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 19-10 Most?

Queens
452 citations
Manhattan
239 citations
Brooklyn
76 citations
Bronx
67 citations
Staten Island
18 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 19-10 (851 total)

SOL BOULEVARD
87-07 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 21, 2026
PURA VIDA MIAMI (BRYANT PARK)
11 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 17, 2026
LE SIA
651 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 17, 2026
Score: 37
BAR 42
400 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 17, 2026
Score: 10
PURA VIDA MIAMI (BRYANT PARK)
11 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 17, 2026
LE SIA
651 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 17, 2026
PURA VIDA MIAMI (BRYANT PARK)
11 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 17, 2026
BAR 42
400 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 17, 2026
PURA VIDA MIAMI (BRYANT PARK)
11 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 17, 2026
Score: 7
LE SIA
651 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 17, 2026
PURA VIDA MIAMI (BRYANT PARK)
11 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 17, 2026
Score: 7
LE SIA
651 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 17, 2026
BAR 42
400 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 17, 2026
LE SIA
651 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 17, 2026
Score: 37
FOREST HILLS EXPRESS CAFE
63-66 108 STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Jan 16, 2026
Score: 11
CAP'T LOUI
43-10 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 16, 2026
SUBWAY
61-22B FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
Jan 16, 2026
CAP'T LOUI
43-10 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 16, 2026
CAP'T LOUI
43-10 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 16, 2026
CAP'T LOUI
43-10 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 16, 2026

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Violation 19-10: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 19-10 in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 19-10?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 19-10 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 19-10?
851 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 19-10, representing 0.77% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 19-10 citations?
Queens has the highest number of violation 19-10 citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 19-10?
Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.
Is violation 19-10 a critical violation?
Yes, violation 19-10 is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.