Critical Violation
Code 28-03
NYC Health Code Violation 28-03 — NYC Health Violation 28-03
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 28-03 is a critical violation in the "Other Requirements" category that has been cited 557 times across the city, with the highest frequency in Manhattan. This violation creates an immediate health hazard with direct risk of foodborne illness, and NYC DOHMH requires immediate correction. Restaurants cited for this violation typically face reinspection to confirm compliance before operations can safely continue.
557
Times Cited in NYC
0.5%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 28-03?
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.
Which Boroughs See Violation 28-03 Most?
Manhattan
233 citations
Brooklyn
156 citations
Queens
108 citations
Bronx
36 citations
Staten Island
24 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 28-03 (557 total)
MONTELEONE BAKERY CAFE
355 COURT STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 3, 2026
BROOKLYN PUTNAM ARMORY
570 PUTNAM AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 1, 2026
TAQUERIA RESTAURANT TRES AMIGOS
7528 AMBOY ROAD, Staten Island
Mar 23, 2026
OH BAGEL
1755 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 19, 2026
QUICK PIZZA
13-40 BEACH CHANNEL DRIVE, Queens
Mar 12, 2026
IBAKERY
5920 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 11, 2026
NACHO MACHO TACOS
417 PROSPECT PLACE, Brooklyn
Mar 11, 2026
PAPA YE RESTAURANT
196 MCCLELLAN STREET, Bronx
Mar 5, 2026
DUNKIN
8924 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 3, 2026
BEDFORD GARDENS / MAMA PHO
172 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 18, 2026
SYBIL'S BAKERY
159-24 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
Feb 10, 2026
FU YING CHINESE
97-09 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 5, 2026
CHICK-FIL-A
40-27 82 STREET, Queens
Feb 5, 2026
BLUESTONE LANE
109 WEST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jan 22, 2026
VESUVIUS PIZZA
1800 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
Jan 21, 2026
MASALA HARBOR
323 VICTORY BOULEVARD, Staten Island
CLOSED
Jan 21, 2026
Score: 51
VESUVIUS PIZZA
1800 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 21, 2026
Score: 0
MASALA HARBOR
323 VICTORY BOULEVARD, Staten Island
CLOSED
Jan 21, 2026
CAFE LOUNGE
210 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
Jan 20, 2026
EL SALVADOR RESTAURANT
1544 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 7, 2026
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Violation 28-03: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 28-03 in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 28-03?
- Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 28-03 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 28-03?
- 557 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 28-03, representing 0.5% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 28-03 citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 28-03 citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 28-03?
- 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 28-03 a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 28-03 is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.