Critical Violation Code 28-04

NYC Health Code Violation 28-04 — NYC Health Violation 28-04

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 28-04 is a critical violation classified under Other Requirements. This violation has been cited 362 times across New York City, with the highest frequency in Manhattan. As a critical violation, it represents an immediate health hazard that creates risk of foodborne illness and has been linked to bacterial contamination and outbreak events; restaurants receiving this citation must correct the violation immediately.

362
Times Cited in NYC
0.33%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 28-04?

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 28-04 Most?

Manhattan
195 citations
Brooklyn
86 citations
Queens
66 citations
Bronx
12 citations
Staten Island
4 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 28-04 (362 total)

ROCCO’S OF ROC BEACH COAL BRICK OVEN PIZZA
115-10 ROCKAWAY BEACH BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 7, 2026
ROCCO’S OF ROC BEACH COAL BRICK OVEN PIZZA
115-10 ROCKAWAY BEACH BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Apr 7, 2026
Score: 12
IMPACT KITCHENS
1123 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Apr 7, 2026
IZAKAYA TORIBAR
164 EAST 56 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 2, 2026
WEST10WEST
242 WEST 10 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 2, 2026
THE CRABBY SHACK
613 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 11, 2026
YOI RAMEN & TEA
573 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 2, 2026
TERRA
1716 SHEEPSHEAD BAY ROAD, Brooklyn
Feb 19, 2026
QUECHUA NOSTRA
1634 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 11, 2026
NEREA
89 GREENWICH AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 5, 2026
CARMELA
10 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 2, 2026
CARMELA
10 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 55
CARMELA
10 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 2, 2026
CARMELA
10 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 2, 2026
CAKEBURGERS
400 EAST 120 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 20, 2026
CAKEBURGERS
400 EAST 120 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 20, 2026
Score: 10
YOZ SHANGHAI (BSMT. FOOD COURT STE#020)
136-20 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Jan 7, 2026
CINNABON / CARVEL
1308 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
Jan 2, 2026
STOCKED CAFE & BURGERS
663 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 31, 2025
SAWAAN THAI
45 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 22, 2025

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Violation 28-04: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 28-04 in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 28-04?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 28-04 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 28-04?
362 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 28-04, representing 0.33% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 28-04 citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 28-04 citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 28-04?
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 28-04 a critical violation?
Yes, violation 28-04 is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.