A $3,500 Lesson: How I Missed a DOHMH Violation and What I Wish I Knew Sooner
Missing a single violation notice doesn’t feel like a big deal—until it snowballs into something you can’t ignore. That’s exactly what happened here. One overlooked update, one missed deadline, and suddenly the fine wasn’t a small slap on the wrist. It was $3,500 gone in seconds. What stings most? It could have been avoided. The […]
DOHMH Violations in NYC: Your Top 10 Questions Answered
DOHMH violations in NYC don’t always happen for the reasons people expect. You might think it’s all about pests or food safety, but hidden issues—like paperwork errors, missed inspections, or overlooked deadlines—are just as likely to trigger costly penalties. One slip, and your compliance record takes a hit. This guide strips the confusion away. We’ll […]
The 5 Worst Mistakes That Lead to DOHMH Fines (Even for Experienced Operators)
You’ve seen the grade. You’ve paid the fine. You’ve appealed the violation—and still lost. Here’s the part no one tells you: most DOHMH fines don’t come from rats, roaches, or food temps. They come from avoidable missteps that even veteran operators make. You follow the rules. You run a tight ship. But the Department of […]
Manual DOHMH Tracking vs. ViolationWatch: Which One Actually Keeps You Safer?
Missing a DOHMH violation isn’t a minor slip. It can shut down your operation, cost you thousands, or send your property into legal limbo. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene oversees one of the largest public health agencies in the nation, and they don’t take violations lightly. And yet, many still […]
How to Prepare Your NYC Business for a Surprise DOHMH Inspection
You think your business is ready. But one unannounced visit from the Department of Health—and suddenly, the floors look dirtier, your logs seem incomplete, and someone’s wearing gloves incorrectly. Surprise inspections aren’t rare in NYC. They’re expected. And the fastest way to rack up violations? Assuming you’re “generally compliant” is enough. It’s not. This article […]
7 Common DOHMH Violations That NYC Food Businesses Get Fined For (And How to Avoid Them)
You can pass a surprise inspection and still rack up fines six weeks later. Not because you stopped cleaning—but because the rules are more layered than they look. DOHMH violations in NYC don’t always stem from roaches or rats. Often, it’s the small, overlooked habits that trigger big penalties. A hand sink without soap. Raw […]
From Notice to Court Date: What Happens When You Get a DOHMH Violation in NYC
You don’t need to break a major law to end up in front of a judge. Sometimes, all it takes is a missed inspection, a pest sighting, or a forgotten record—and boom. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) slaps a violation on your building. No warning. No courtesy call. Just an official […]
A Property Manager Said This to Us Last Week… And It’s Exactly Why We Built ViolationWatch
“Why isn’t there one place that shows me everything?” That question came at 4:47 PM on a Friday. The property manager on the other end of the phone was watching an FDNY inspector write violations at one of her buildings. She’d just spent 15 minutes frantically logging into DOB, then HPD, then ECB – trying […]
Got an HPD Violation? Here’s What It Means & How to Fix It Fast
That pink or orange slip from HPD just landed on your property. Your stomach drops. You’re staring at violation codes, deadlines, and legal jargon that makes zero sense. Here’s the truth: HPD violations aren’t just paperwork headaches. They’re ticking time bombs that can spiral into hefty fines, tenant lawsuits, and serious legal trouble. But before […]
Track HPD Violations in Real Time — Before They Become a $1,000 Mistake
That HPD violation you missed last week? It just cost someone $1,000. And it started as a simple $250 fine that could’ve been resolved in minutes. Every day, NYC properties rack up preventable penalties because violations slip through the cracks. You check one system, miss another. By the time you catch it, what started as […]