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)

JUKE BAR
400 TROUTMAN STREET, Brooklyn
Dec 29, 2025
JUKE BAR
400 TROUTMAN STREET, Brooklyn
Dec 29, 2025
YAKINIKU GEN
218 EAST 9 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 29, 2025
JUKE BAR
400 TROUTMAN STREET, Brooklyn
Dec 29, 2025
JUKE BAR
400 TROUTMAN STREET, Brooklyn
Dec 29, 2025
CAPITAL ONE CAFE
555 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 26, 2025
Score: 37
CAPITAL ONE CAFE
555 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Dec 26, 2025
SARITAS BAKERY
94-12 CORONA AVENUE, Queens
Dec 26, 2025
CAPITAL ONE CAFE
555 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Dec 26, 2025
SUBWAY
241 ROCKAWAY PARKWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 9
SUBWAY
241 ROCKAWAY PARKWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 9
KAMISAMA
230 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 37
KAMISAMA
230 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 37
SUBWAY
241 ROCKAWAY PARKWAY, Brooklyn
Dec 23, 2025
SPRINGBONE KITCHEN
1429 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 74
SPRINGBONE KITCHEN
1429 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 22, 2025
SPRINGBONE KITCHEN
1429 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 74
SPRINGBONE KITCHEN
1429 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 22, 2025
SPRINGBONE KITCHEN
1429 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 74
SPRINGBONE KITCHEN
1429 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 22, 2025

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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.