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

2,131 citations

Brooklyn

1,524 citations

Queens

1,308 citations

Bronx

643 citations

Staten Island

261 citations

3 citations

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

URGUT CITY

1904 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

GRADE N

Apr 2, 2026

Score: 31

URGUT CITY

1904 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn

GRADE N

Apr 2, 2026

Score: 31

NORA'S PARK BENCH CAFE

3019 QUENTIN ROAD, Brooklyn

Mar 31, 2026

Score: 26

PIZZA HUT

8925 AVENUE D, Brooklyn

Mar 31, 2026

Score: 19

STAR KABAB RESTAURANT

168-21 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens

CLOSED

Mar 31, 2026

Score: 82

HEY YOGURT

120 WEST 3 STREET, Manhattan

GRADE A

Mar 31, 2026

Score: 7

PEARL INDIAN RESTAURANT

738 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn

GRADE Z

Mar 30, 2026

Score: 27

WIN XIN RESTAURANT

6001 14 AVENUE, Brooklyn

GRADE A

Mar 30, 2026

Score: 10

ENJOY THE NEW NUTRITION (HERBALIFE)

108-09 52 AVENUE, Queens

GRADE Z

Mar 30, 2026

Score: 24

ISLE OF CAPRI

1028 3 AVENUE, Manhattan

GRADE N

Mar 28, 2026

Score: 17

MAXIN BAKERY

37-01 MAIN STREET, Queens

GRADE A

Mar 28, 2026

Score: 8

TWIST IT TOP IT FROZEN YOGURT

158-18 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD, Queens

GRADE A

Mar 28, 2026

Score: 13

GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY & GRILL

165-10 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens

Mar 28, 2026

Score: 22

HOOK & REEL CAJUN SEAFOOD AND BAR

133-40 79 STREET, Queens

Mar 28, 2026

Score: 24

AL-SHAM SWEETS & PASTRIES

24-39 STEINWAY STREET, Queens

GRADE A

Mar 28, 2026

Score: 12

FALU HOUSE SCANDINAVIAN DELI

34 NORMAN AVENUE, Brooklyn

GRADE A

Mar 28, 2026

Score: 11

DUNKIN

3276 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx

GRADE A

Mar 27, 2026

Score: 8

LITTLE CAESARS

119 WEST KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, Bronx

GRADE A

Mar 27, 2026

Score: 10

DUNKIN'

1671 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn

GRADE A

Mar 27, 2026

Score: 13

DI AN DI

68 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Brooklyn

Mar 27, 2026

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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.