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)

YAWNING COBRA
356 BOWERY, Manhattan
Apr 8, 2025
RUMBA Y SAZON
71-24 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
Mar 31, 2025
Score: 40
TI HU TAIWANESE CUISINE
249-11 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 13, 2025
TI HU TAIWANESE CUISINE
249-11 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 13, 2025
Score: 28
GABY'S PIZZA
204-23 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
Mar 11, 2025
JERUSALEM FALAFEL HOUSE
1026 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 6, 2025
SENN THAI COMFORT FOOD
452 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 24, 2025
SENN THAI COMFORT FOOD
452 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 24, 2025
Score: 27
TUTTO CALCIO ESPRESSO BAR NYC
24 JOHN STREET, Manhattan
Feb 19, 2025
Score: 37
TUTTO CALCIO ESPRESSO BAR NYC
24 JOHN STREET, Manhattan
Feb 19, 2025
EAR INN
326 SPRING STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Feb 11, 2025
Score: 40
HUTCH & WALDO
77 IRVING PLACE, Manhattan
Feb 11, 2025
JOOMAK
401 WEST STREET, Manhattan
Feb 11, 2025
RYNN
309 EAST 5 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 11, 2025
JOOMAK
401 WEST STREET, Manhattan
Feb 11, 2025
HUTCH & WALDO
77 IRVING PLACE, Manhattan
GRADE C
Feb 11, 2025
Score: 31
JOOMAK
401 WEST STREET, Manhattan
Feb 11, 2025
JOOMAK
401 WEST STREET, Manhattan
Feb 11, 2025
RYNN
309 EAST 5 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 11, 2025
Score: 23
JOOMAK
401 WEST STREET, Manhattan
Feb 11, 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.