What a bad grade actually costs
An A (0–13 points) carries no fines for sanitary violations. But a B or C (14+ points) means every violation cited is subject to a civil penalty — and a single inspection usually stacks several.
$200–$2,000
per violation cited (most sanitary violations run $200–$600)
28 pts
an uncorrected public-health hazard can hit the closure ceiling
Figures are based on NYC DOHMH "Letter Grading" guidance and the OATH/DOHMH penalty schedule and may change. Fines attach to the individual violations cited and can sometimes be reduced or cured at a hearing — verify against your summons and the official DOHMH worksheet.
$20 once vs. one $200 fine.
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Run a free self-auditThe violations that cost the most points
- 2806HHACCP records and logs not maintained on site
- 2807ADuties of a Department officer interfered with or obstructed
- 1002AFood requiring cooking not cooked to required minimum temperature
- 1003AFood from an unapproved source or home-canned
- 1003BShellfish not from an approved source / improperly tagged
- 1003EIce or water not potable / from an unapproved source
- 1003FUnpasteurized milk or milk product present
- 1004FFood or area contaminated by sewage or liquid waste