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)

SAWAAN THAI
45 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 22, 2025
SAWAAN THAI
45 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 31
SAWAAN THAI
45 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 31
SAWAAN THAI
45 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 22, 2025
SAWAAN THAI
45 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 22, 2025
SAWAAN THAI
45 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 31
SAWAAN THAI
45 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 22, 2025
SAWAAN THAI
45 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 22, 2025
MAMAN
47-16 AUSTELL PLACE, Queens
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 20
MA LILLIT
352 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 48
MA LILLIT
352 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
Dec 18, 2025
MAMAN
47-16 AUSTELL PLACE, Queens
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 20
MA LILLIT
352 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 48
MA LILLIT
352 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
Dec 18, 2025
MA LILLIT
352 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
Dec 18, 2025
MAMAN
47-16 AUSTELL PLACE, Queens
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 20
MA LILLIT
352 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 18, 2025
Score: 48
MAMAN
47-16 AUSTELL PLACE, Queens
Dec 18, 2025
MA LILLIT
352 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
Dec 18, 2025
MA LILLIT
352 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
Dec 18, 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.