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
67 citations
Bronx
12 citations
Staten Island
4 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 28-04 (362 total)

POINT SEVEN
200 PARK AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 1, 2025
POINT SEVEN
200 PARK AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 1, 2025
Score: 65
B2J TASTY POT
42-18 BELL BOULEVARD, Queens
Nov 21, 2025
Score: 38
B2J TASTY POT
42-18 BELL BOULEVARD, Queens
Nov 21, 2025
WEN ZHOU FOOD INC.
41-36 MAIN STREET, Queens
Nov 19, 2025
Score: 43
WEN ZHOU FOOD INC.
41-36 MAIN STREET, Queens
Nov 19, 2025
THE COMMON
548 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 15, 2025
Score: 19
THE COMMON
548 4 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 15, 2025
TOKIODELIC
177 LAFAYETTE STREET, Manhattan
Nov 14, 2025
TOKIODELIC
177 LAFAYETTE STREET, Manhattan
Nov 14, 2025
Score: 47
BLU EMBER
137-49 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Nov 14, 2025
PESCE LULU
601 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 15, 2025
PUNTA CANA SPORTSBAR
1204 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 15, 2025
PESCE LULU
601 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 17
PUNTA CANA SPORTSBAR
1204 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Oct 15, 2025
Score: 20
TASTINGS
251 EAST 110 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 8, 2025
TASTINGS
251 EAST 110 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 22
ALCHEMIQ
630 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 52
MITO
210-35 26 AVENUE, Queens
Oct 6, 2025
MITO
210-35 26 AVENUE, Queens
Oct 6, 2025
Score: 42

Related Other Requirements Violations

28-06 NYC Health Code Violation 28-06 Critical 2,155 cited 28-01 Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardou... Critical 1,186 cited 28-03 NYC Health Code Violation 28-03 Critical 557 cited 28-05 NYC Health Code Violation 28-05 Critical 523 cited 28-07 NYC Health Code Violation 28-07 Critical 21 cited

Browse all 131 violation codes →

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.