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)

MAPO ASIAN RESTAURANT & BAR
728 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 18, 2026
CRAVATH
375 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 16, 2026
CRAVATH
375 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 16, 2026
Score: 9
SHAKE SHACK
500 WEST 33 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 12, 2026
SABOR RESTAURANT & BAKERY
15-20 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Mar 11, 2026
NAKED DOG
47 JAVA STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 11, 2026
SABOR RESTAURANT & BAKERY
15-20 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Mar 11, 2026
Score: 3
JIU YU JU
44-12 KISSENA BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 11, 2026
LUCKY CHIX
1533 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Mar 10, 2026
D'ANGELO'S PIZZERIA AND RESTAURANT
63-27 108 STREET, Queens
Mar 9, 2026
BONAFINI
663 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Mar 7, 2026
LOS DOS MIXTECAS
1285 CASTLETON AVENUE, Staten Island
CLOSED
Mar 7, 2026
THE LUTHERAN HALAL CAFE
5121 2 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 6, 2026
RED HOUSE
203 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 5, 2026
THE BONNIE
29-12 23 AVENUE, Queens
Mar 5, 2026
COUNTER & BODEGA
216 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 5, 2026
SING NYC
182 BLEECKER STREET, Manhattan
Mar 5, 2026
CHILLHOUSE
75 VARICK STREET, Manhattan
Mar 4, 2026
CHILLHOUSE
75 VARICK STREET, Manhattan
Mar 4, 2026
INSOMNIA COOKIES
17 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 4, 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.