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)
SULTAN
791 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 32
BAGELETTE
97-42 63 ROAD, Queens
GRADE A
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 12
BELO
48-06 SKILLMAN AVENUE, Queens
Sep 30, 2025
BELO
48-06 SKILLMAN AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 13
HANABI JAPANESE CUISINE
1450 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 29, 2025
ER HOT POT / PULL TAB
1029 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan
Sep 26, 2025
ONCHEON
312 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 24, 2025
ONCHEON
312 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 57
AGENDA
28-18 31 STREET, Queens
Sep 24, 2025
CHINA RIVER
258 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 23, 2025
BOURBON AND BRANCH
421 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 17, 2025
NUAN XIN RICE ROLL
67A ELDRIDGE ST, Manhattan
Sep 16, 2025
NUAN XIN RICE ROLL
67A ELDRIDGE ST, Manhattan
CLOSED
Sep 16, 2025
Score: 69
HUDSON MALONE
218 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Sep 11, 2025
Score: 9
SOY SAUCE
68-22 MAIN STREET, Queens
Sep 11, 2025
SOY SAUCE
68-22 MAIN STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Sep 11, 2025
Score: 11
HUDSON MALONE
218 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 11, 2025
FALLSBURG BAGELS
4602 16TH AVE, Brooklyn
Sep 2, 2025
FALLSBURG BAGELS
4602 16TH AVE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Sep 2, 2025
Score: 22
BAGEL EXPRESS III
340 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Aug 27, 2025
Score: 58
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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.