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)

PAPA JOHNS PIZZA
2175 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island
Feb 20, 2026
LUCKY CHIX
1533 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Feb 19, 2026
TERIYAKI ONE
61-35 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 19, 2026
CANTONESE BEEF DELIGHTS
7215 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 19, 2026
OMAR KHAYYAM CAFE
3159 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 19, 2026
OMAR KHAYYAM CAFE
3159 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 35
HAJVERI RESTAURANT
3680 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 17, 2026
HAJVERI RESTAURANT
3680 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 17, 2026
Score: 26
CRAB BROS
222 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
Feb 12, 2026
LEO'S
84-19 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Feb 12, 2026
TRUTH
27-35 21 STREET, Queens
Feb 11, 2026
TEXAS CHICKEN & BURGERS
203 NEPTUNE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 10, 2026
COSMIC CAT CAFE
170 EAST 2 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 9, 2026
BAR REVIVAL
161 LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan
Feb 6, 2026
BAR REVIVAL
161 LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan
Feb 6, 2026
FLAME
381 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 5, 2026
HO WAH CHINA WOK INC
195-19 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Feb 5, 2026
HOME OF ASTORIA (HOA)
28-49 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
CLOSED
Feb 5, 2026
PELICANA CHICKEN
941 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 4, 2026
SUSHI YASAKA
251 WEST 72 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 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.