Critical Violation Code 28-01

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition. — NYC Health Violation 28-01

Overview

Violation code 28-01 is a critical health hazard cited 1,186 times across NYC restaurants since inspections began, most frequently in Manhattan. This violation indicates a facility is not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive, or annoying conditions that create immediate risk of foodborne illness and bacterial contamination. NYC DOHMH requires immediate correction of 28-01 violations to protect public health, and repeated citations may result in escalated enforcement action.

1,186
Times Cited in NYC
1.07%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 28-01?

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

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 28-01 Most?

Manhattan
494 citations
Queens
395 citations
Brooklyn
208 citations
Bronx
74 citations
Staten Island
15 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 28-01 (1,186 total)

PATSY'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
236 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 7, 2026
FRESH CURRY
183 CHURCH STREET, Manhattan
Apr 6, 2026
WILLOWS TAVERN
64-18 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
Apr 3, 2026
HIDDEN LANE
129 EAST 15 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 31, 2026
HIDDEN LANE
129 EAST 15 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Mar 31, 2026
Score: 27
BAR CALICO
23 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 30, 2026
LIQUID
3859 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
LIQUID
3859 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
AYAT
274 36 STREET, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Mar 25, 2026
MISSION CHINESE FOOD / BASEMENT
45 MOTT STREET, Manhattan
Mar 24, 2026
BUTLER
101 NORTH 8 STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 24, 2026
5 BURRO CAFE
72-05 AUSTIN STREET, Queens
Mar 23, 2026
L&R PIZZA & PASTA
133 MCCLEAN AVENUE, Staten Island
Mar 23, 2026
ADAM'S CHICKEN & POCHA
153-02A NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 21, 2026
SERAFINA
7 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 19, 2026
DO NOT DISTURB
285 WEST 12 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 19, 2026
SERAFINA
7 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 19, 2026
MAPO ASIAN RESTAURANT & BAR
728 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 18, 2026
MAPO ASIAN RESTAURANT & BAR
728 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 18, 2026
Avoca
1678 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 18, 2026

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Violation 28-01: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 28-01 in NYC restaurants?
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
How serious is violation 28-01?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Fa to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 28-01?
1,186 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 28-01, representing 1.07% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 28-01 citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 28-01 citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 28-01?
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 28-01 a critical violation?
Yes, violation 28-01 is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.