How serious is violation 06A?

Critical violation. Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility

How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 06A?

5,866 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 06A, representing 5.3% of all inspections with violations.

Which borough has the most violation 06A citations?

Manhattan has the highest number of violation 06A citations among NYC boroughs.

Is violation 06A a critical violation?

Yes, violation 06A is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.

Critical Violation Code 06A NYC Health Code §81.13

Personal cleanliness inadequate — NYC Health Violation 06A

Overview

Violation code 06A addresses inadequate personal cleanliness among food workers, a critical hygiene violation that directly threatens public health. When food handlers fail to maintain proper personal hygiene standards—including clean clothing, hands, and body—they risk transferring pathogens and bacteria throughout the kitchen and to food. NYC DOHMH has cited this violation 5,866 times across the city, making it one of the most frequently documented health code breaches, with Manhattan accounting for the highest number of citations.

5,866

Times Cited in NYC

5.3%

of Inspections

Critical

Severity Level

Manhattan

Most Common Borough

What is Violation 06A?

Food workers must maintain high standards of personal cleanliness

What restaurants must do to fix this

Clean outer garments; hair restraints; no jewelry; short, clean fingernails; no nail polish

CDC Risk Factor: Poor Personal Hygiene

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 06A Most?

Manhattan

2,138 citations

Brooklyn

1,527 citations

Queens

1,310 citations

Bronx

644 citations

Staten Island

262 citations

3 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 06A (5,866 total)

PIZZA D'AMORE

2147 MILL AVENUE, Brooklyn

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 25

PIZZA D'AMORE

2147 MILL AVENUE, Brooklyn

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 25

PIZZA D'AMORE

2147 MILL AVENUE, Brooklyn

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 25

SHAKE SHACK

300 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan

GRADE A

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 10

SHAKE SHACK

300 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan

GRADE A

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 10

SHAKE SHACK

300 WEST 44 STREET, Manhattan

GRADE A

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 10

PEKING KITCHEN CHINESE CUISINE

309 BRADLEY AVENUE, Staten Island

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 23

PEKING KITCHEN CHINESE CUISINE

309 BRADLEY AVENUE, Staten Island

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 23

PEKING KITCHEN CHINESE CUISINE

309 BRADLEY AVENUE, Staten Island

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 23

MA LILLIT

352 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn

GRADE N

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 48

MA LILLIT

352 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn

GRADE N

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 48

MA LILLIT

352 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn

GRADE N

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 48

MA LILLIT

352 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn

GRADE N

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 48

JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS

2795 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 24

JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS

2795 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 24

JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS

2795 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 24

260‘S NEW YORK

260 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan

GRADE N

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 30

260‘S NEW YORK

260 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan

GRADE N

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 30

260‘S NEW YORK

260 WEST 39 STREET, Manhattan

GRADE N

Dec 18, 2025

Score: 30

SNACK BAR (LOCATED BETWEEN A-B BETWEEN FANCY FOOD AND MASTERS)

355 FOOD CENTER DRIVE, Bronx

GRADE Z

Dec 17, 2025

Score: 33

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Violation 06A: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 06A in NYC restaurants?: Food workers must maintain high standards of personal cleanliness
How serious is violation 06A?: Critical violation. Poor hygiene transfers pathogens; contaminated clothing spreads bacteria throughout facility
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 06A?: 5,866 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 06A, representing 5.3% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 06A citations?: Manhattan has the highest number of violation 06A citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 06A?: Clean outer garments; hair restraints; no jewelry; short, clean fingernails; no nail polish
Is violation 06A a critical violation?: Yes, violation 06A is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.