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)

7TH HEAVEN PIZZA
2496 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
May 6, 2025
7TH HEAVEN PIZZA
2496 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 6, 2025
Score: 12
7TH HEAVEN PIZZA
2496 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
May 6, 2025
7TH HEAVEN PIZZA
2496 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
May 6, 2025
7TH HEAVEN PIZZA
2496 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 6, 2025
Score: 12
TERRACE BAGELS
222 PROSPECT PARK WEST, Brooklyn
May 5, 2025
TERRACE BAGELS
222 PROSPECT PARK WEST, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 5, 2025
Score: 13
WINGSTOP
905 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx
GRADE A
May 1, 2025
Score: 8
WINGSTOP
905 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx
May 1, 2025
PALM STREET
41 JOHN STREET, Manhattan
Apr 29, 2025
PALM STREET
41 JOHN STREET, Manhattan
Apr 29, 2025
WONDEE CURRY & NOODLE
792 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 29, 2025
PALM STREET
41 JOHN STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Apr 29, 2025
Score: 7
PALM STREET
41 JOHN STREET, Manhattan
Apr 29, 2025
WONDEE CURRY & NOODLE
792 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Apr 29, 2025
Score: 45
PALM STREET
41 JOHN STREET, Manhattan
Apr 29, 2025
PALM STREET
41 JOHN STREET, Manhattan
Apr 29, 2025
OKINAWA
276 BAY RIDGE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 25, 2025
OKINAWA
276 BAY RIDGE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Apr 25, 2025
Score: 5
EMILY'S BAKERY
940 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 17, 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.