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)
CICCIO
190 6 AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 10, 2025
VOYAGER ESPRESSO
110 WILLIAM STREET, Manhattan
Dec 8, 2025
VOYAGER ESPRESSO
110 WILLIAM STREET, Manhattan
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 45
RAINBOW BAKERY & ICE CREAM
73-18 BROADWAY, Queens
Dec 5, 2025
RAINBOW BAKERY & ICE CREAM
73-18 BROADWAY, Queens
GRADE A
Dec 5, 2025
Score: 9
UGLY DONUTS & CORN DOGS CAFE
398 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 18, 2025
UGLY DONUTS & CORN DOGS CAFE
398 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 21
PRINCESA BAKERY & RESTAURANT
94 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 12, 2025
THE HEI TIKI
34-20 BROADWAY, Queens
Nov 10, 2025
THE HEI TIKI
34-20 BROADWAY, Queens
Nov 10, 2025
Score: 26
AMY'S BREAD
1220 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 5, 2025
AMY'S BREAD
1220 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 5, 2025
Score: 0
MEADOWSWEET
149 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
Nov 1, 2025
MEADOWSWEET
149 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 1, 2025
Score: 12
EL COFRE
454 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 31, 2025
EL COFRE
454 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 31, 2025
Score: 20
PALOMA COFFEE & BAKERY
772 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 24, 2025
Score: 17
SWEET TREATS PASTRY SHOPPE
61-22 SPRINGFIELD BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Oct 17, 2025
Score: 13
BAGELETTE
97-42 63 ROAD, Queens
GRADE A
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 12
SULTAN
791 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 15, 2025
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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.