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)

VISTA HERMOSA RESTAURANT
1201 EVERGREEN AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Feb 5, 2026
Score: 7
CHOW HOUSE
181 BLEECKER STREET, Manhattan
Feb 5, 2026
Score: 20
% ARABICA
37 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Feb 5, 2026
Score: 32
OLMSTED CAFETERIA
117-02 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Feb 4, 2026
Score: 40
APOLLO BAGELS
41 JOHN STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Feb 4, 2026
Score: 9
MR CAKE BAKERY & DESSERT
1166 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 13
PIZZA BAGEL BURGER
1117 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 12
IMMANUEL RESTAURANT
799 STANLEY AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 46
RANCH JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
1165 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 13
PLAYA BOWLS
1275 WOODROW ROAD, Staten Island
GRADE A
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 10
BONDST
20 HUDSON YARDS, Manhattan
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 25
TEA SCHOLAR
37-20 PRINCE STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 11
LA HUEQUITA
1450 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 28
LA HUEQUITA
1450 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Feb 2, 2026
Score: 28
ADDA GHOR
72-23 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 28, 2026
Score: 67
ADOBO MEXICAN GRILL
8415 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 27, 2026
Score: 33
TREATS OF KOREA
31-50 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Jan 27, 2026
Score: 29
EL FOGON KITCHEN
1368 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE Z
Jan 23, 2026
Score: 26
BAR BASERRI
225 KENT AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Jan 23, 2026
Score: 24
CUPPA TEA (PH 1C)
37-12 PRINCE STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Jan 23, 2026
Score: 13

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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.