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)
ZHONG YUE RESTAURANT
86-10 JUSTICE AVENUE, Queens
Aug 15, 2025
ZHONG YUE RESTAURANT
86-10 JUSTICE AVENUE, Queens
Aug 15, 2025
Score: 42
HUA RONG
83-23 BROADWAY, Queens
Aug 11, 2025
Score: 55
HUA RONG
83-23 BROADWAY, Queens
Aug 11, 2025
NB WING WONG
42 BOWERY, Manhattan
Aug 7, 2025
NB WING WONG
42 BOWERY, Manhattan
GRADE B
Aug 7, 2025
Score: 24
W & Y BAKERY
1703 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Aug 5, 2025
Score: 27
W & Y BAKERY
1703 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
Aug 5, 2025
KITCHEN 79
37-70 79 STREET, Queens
Jul 23, 2025
KITCHEN 79
37-70 79 STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Jul 23, 2025
Score: 38
KITCHEN 79
37-70 79 STREET, Queens
Jul 23, 2025
KITCHEN 79
37-70 79 STREET, Queens
Jul 23, 2025
KITCHEN 79
37-70 79 STREET, Queens
Jul 23, 2025
KITCHEN 79
37-70 79 STREET, Queens
Jul 23, 2025
HENRY'S LOCAL
570 HENRY STREET, Brooklyn
Jul 23, 2025
KITCHEN 79
37-70 79 STREET, Queens
Jul 23, 2025
MEXITERRANEAN GRILL
1365 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 59
MEXITERRANEAN GRILL
1365 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 16, 2025
LE SOLEIL BRILLANT
858 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
CLOSED
Jul 9, 2025
LE SOLEIL BRILLANT
858 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jul 9, 2025
Score: 50
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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.