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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

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)

PIZZA FACTORY
30-30 47 AVENUE, Queens
Jan 14, 2025
Score: 37
TIGERONE
84-60 GRAND AVENUE, Queens
Jan 13, 2025
Score: 41
FRESH CURRY
183 CHURCH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Jan 9, 2025
Score: 29
FRESH CURRY
183 CHURCH STREET, Manhattan
Jan 9, 2025
PEPPINO'S
7708 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 27, 2024
Score: 12
PEPPINO'S
7708 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 27, 2024
MISTER CANGREJO
79-07 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Dec 19, 2024
BELLA BLU
967 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 19, 2024
MISTER CANGREJO
79-07 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE B
Dec 19, 2024
Score: 27
BILQIS
8018 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 10, 2024
Score: 12
SPAGHETTI INCIDENT
231 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan
Dec 10, 2024
BILQIS
8018 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 10, 2024
SPAGHETTI INCIDENT
231 ELDRIDGE STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 10, 2024
Score: 13
LECHONERIA NEW YORK II
84-17 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE B
Nov 29, 2024
Score: 27
LECHONERIA NEW YORK II
84-17 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Nov 29, 2024
LA IGUANA
440 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx
GRADE C
Nov 25, 2024
Score: 42
LA IGUANA
440 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx
Nov 25, 2024
ODD SISTER
45 MERCER STREET, Manhattan
Nov 20, 2024
ODD SISTER
45 MERCER STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
Nov 20, 2024
Score: 27
EL PORTON
3151 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE C
Nov 19, 2024
Score: 45

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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.