Critical Violation
Code 06E
NYC Health Code Violation 06E — NYC Health Violation 06E
Overview
Violation code 06E involves improper food handling practices that create an immediate risk of bacterial contamination and foodborne illness. This critical violation has been cited over 5,600 times across NYC since health inspections began tracking, with the highest frequency in Manhattan. Restaurants cited for 06E must correct the violation immediately, as it poses a direct threat to public health and is a common factor in outbreak investigations.
5,672
Times Cited in NYC
5.13%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 06E?
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.
Which Boroughs See Violation 06E Most?
Manhattan
2,215 citations
Queens
1,502 citations
Brooklyn
1,322 citations
Bronx
462 citations
Staten Island
193 citations
0
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 06E (5,672 total)
SUBWAY
578 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 14, 2026
Score: 17
HOOK & REEL CAJUN SEAFOOD & BAR
2183B RALPH AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2026
Score: 10
FIVE GUYS FAMOUS BURGERS AND FRIES
1008 6 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 13, 2026
Score: 11
TEXAS CHICKEN AND BURGERS
1000 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 13, 2026
Score: 12
DUNKIN' / BASKIN ROBBINS
448 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 12, 2026
Score: 20
POPEYES
1994 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 12, 2026
Score: 13
LAS QUESADILLAS DEL TIO
32-15 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 12, 2026
FARRA
71 WORTH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 9, 2026
Score: 13
ARTBEAN COFFEE ROASTERS
19 DOYERS STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 9, 2026
Score: 8
STRANGE LOVE
229 EAST 53 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 8, 2026
Score: 10
Z-GRILL SALAD PIZZA
803 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jan 8, 2026
Score: 69
Z-GRILL SALAD PIZZA
803 8 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 8, 2026
DUNKIN'
446 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 7, 2026
Score: 5
CAST IRON POT
939 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
Jan 7, 2026
Score: 23
RAMEN YA
469 6 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 7, 2026
RAMEN YA
469 6 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 7, 2026
Score: 37
RAMEN YA
469 6 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 7, 2026
EARTHBAR
344 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 7, 2026
Score: 44
EARTHBAR
344 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 7, 2026
Score: 44
EARTHBAR
344 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jan 7, 2026
Score: 44
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Violation 06E: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 06E in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 06E?
- Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 06E to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 06E?
- 5,672 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 06E, representing 5.13% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 06E citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 06E citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 06E?
- 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 06E a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 06E is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.