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)

TEMAKASE HANDROLL BAR
32 WEST 28 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 1, 2025
TEMAKASE HANDROLL BAR
32 WEST 28 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 42
FOOLPROOF WHISKEY BAR
476 DRIGGS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Sep 24, 2025
SCHNIPPER'S QUALITY SOUPS
849 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 18, 2025
SCHNIPPER'S QUALITY SOUPS
849 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 18, 2025
Score: 32
LUOGONG GRILLED SKEWER
156-32 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Sep 16, 2025
MIKE'S BISTRO
127 EAST 54 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 11, 2025
MIKE'S BISTRO
127 EAST 54 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 11, 2025
MIKE'S BISTRO
127 EAST 54 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Sep 11, 2025
Score: 29
MIKE'S BISTRO
127 EAST 54 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 11, 2025
MIKE'S BISTRO
127 EAST 54 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 11, 2025
MIKE'S BISTRO
127 EAST 54 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 11, 2025
MIKE'S BISTRO
127 EAST 54 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 11, 2025
AT CAVE
103 EAST 2 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 9, 2025
AT CAVE
103 EAST 2 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 9, 2025
AT CAVE
103 EAST 2 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 9, 2025
AT CAVE
103 EAST 2 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 9, 2025
AT CAVE
103 EAST 2 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Sep 9, 2025
Score: 15
THE DEEP END
1080 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Queens
Aug 15, 2025
THE DEEP END
1080 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Aug 15, 2025
Score: 26

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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.