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)

SWEET POLLY
71 6 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 25, 2026
Score: 12
FRADEI
99 SOUTH PORTLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 25, 2026
Score: 11
COCOLUAH PIZZA
94-04 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Feb 25, 2026
Score: 20
CARVEL
7517 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 21, 2026
Score: 5
CHIFLEZ
95-02 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Feb 21, 2026
Score: 33
BURGER KING
91-18 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 20, 2026
Score: 8
EL VAQUERITO
54-11 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 20, 2026
EL VAQUERITO
54-11 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 20, 2026
Score: 10
THE GRAPE LEAF
404 COURT STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 20, 2026
Score: 12
YONGCHUAN
90 CLINTON STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 20, 2026
Score: 43
YONGCHUAN
90 CLINTON STREET, Manhattan
Feb 20, 2026
BURGER KING
92-83 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 7
SABOR RESTAURANT & BAKERY
141 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 50
DUBAI LOUNGE & RESTAURANT LLC
1579 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 64
DUBAI LOUNGE & RESTAURANT LLC
1579 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 64
DUBAI LOUNGE & RESTAURANT LLC
1579 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 64
DUBAI LOUNGE & RESTAURANT LLC
1579 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 19, 2026
Score: 64
CHELTON'S BAR & GRILLE (DOUBLETREE BY HILTON)
128 WEST 29 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 18, 2026
Score: 7
KEENANS
5588 BROADWAY, Bronx
Feb 18, 2026
Score: 25
LA BARAKA
255-09 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 18, 2026
Score: 12

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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.