Critical Violation Code 06B

NYC Health Code Violation 06B — NYC Health Violation 06B

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 06B is a critical food handling violation that creates immediate risk of foodborne illness and bacterial contamination. This violation has been cited 1,334 times across NYC inspections, with the highest frequency in Manhattan. Because of its direct threat to public health, inspectors require immediate correction when 06B is found during restaurant inspections.

1,334
Times Cited in NYC
1.21%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 06B?

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 06B Most?

Manhattan
449 citations
Queens
408 citations
Brooklyn
318 citations
Bronx
84 citations
Staten Island
74 citations
0
2 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 06B (1,334 total)

TAQUERIA ATLIXCO
800 EAST 149 STREET, Bronx
GRADE N
Jan 20, 2026
Score: 38
LITTLE FLOWER CAFE
25-35 36 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 15, 2026
Score: 34
MYTH
1285 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 15, 2026
Score: 13
LITTLE FLOWER CAFE
25-35 36 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 15, 2026
Score: 34
LITTLE FLOWER CAFE
25-35 36 AVENUE, Queens
Jan 15, 2026
TROPIC DELI & GRILL
205 COURT STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 13, 2026
Score: 19
HARBOR FITNESS JUICE BAR
6161 STRICKLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 12, 2026
Score: 12
PICKY BARISTA
245 WEST 72 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 8, 2026
Score: 12
YEMEN CAFE & RESTAURANT
1816 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island
GRADE A
Jan 7, 2026
Score: 10
CAFE ON 5TH, STERLING AFFAIR
1216 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 30, 2025
Score: 37
SONIC
37-02 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Dec 26, 2025
Score: 37
TACO BELL CANTINA #034646
224 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 7
CARNEGIE DINER AND CAFE
1260 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 52
CARNEGIE DINER AND CAFE
1260 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 52
CARNEGIE DINER AND CAFE
1260 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 52
LA PIAZZA PIZZA
1445 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE N
Dec 20, 2025
Score: 26
LA PIAZZA PIZZA
1445 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE N
Dec 20, 2025
Score: 26
LA PIAZZA PIZZA
1445 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE N
Dec 20, 2025
Score: 26
LA PECORA BIANCA
359 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 12
TEAKWOOD THAI CHOPHOUSE
345 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 17, 2025
Score: 34

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Violation 06B: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 06B in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 06B?
Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 06B to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 06B?
1,334 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 06B, representing 1.21% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 06B citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 06B citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 06B?
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 06B a critical violation?
Yes, violation 06B is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.