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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 06E Most?

Manhattan
2,202 citations
Queens
1,499 citations
Brooklyn
1,320 citations
Bronx
461 citations
Staten Island
193 citations
0
2 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 06E (5,672 total)

JAMAICA FISH MARKET
175-27 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Mar 12, 2026
Score: 13
LOU YAU KEE HAINAN CHICKEN RICE II
230 PARK AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Mar 12, 2026
Score: 45
MEMO SHISH KEBAB
1821 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 11, 2026
Score: 13
NO 1 CHINESE RESTAURANT
301 EAST 204 STREET, Bronx
GRADE A
Mar 11, 2026
Score: 13
MARLOW EAST
1022 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Mar 11, 2026
Score: 36
DUNKIN/JIMMY JOHN'S
316 WEST 34 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 10, 2026
Score: 12
HAN DYNASTY
90 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Mar 10, 2026
Score: 7
HEALTHY IN DYCKMAN
265 WEST 231 STREET, Bronx
GRADE A
Mar 10, 2026
Score: 9
SWEETGREEN
1500 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 9, 2026
Score: 12
NATURAL BLEND
243 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Mar 9, 2026
Score: 66
DUNKIN DONUTS
2600 HYLAN BOULEVARD, Staten Island
Mar 9, 2026
Score: 7
THE BAY CAFE
2 NEPTUNE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 9, 2026
Score: 9
THE BAY CAFE
2 NEPTUNE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 9, 2026
Score: 9
THE BAY CAFE
2 NEPTUNE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 9, 2026
Score: 9
DOMINO'S
109-50 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 6, 2026
Score: 21
MIMI CHENG'S DUMPLINGS
179 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 5, 2026
Score: 20
HACHIKAWA SUSHI
25-67 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Mar 5, 2026
Score: 12
DUNKIN
135-04 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Mar 4, 2026
Score: 13
WENDY'S
4 SOUTH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 4, 2026
Score: 10
RICOTTA COFFEE
513 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 4, 2026
Score: 30

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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.