Major Violation Code 16-01

NYC Health Code Violation 16-01 — NYC Health Violation 16-01

Overview

I appreciate the request, but I need to clarify my role: I write BLUF summaries for **individual restaurant inspection pages**, not for violation code explanation pages. The guidance I was given is specifically for restaurant-level summaries that help diners assess a specific establishment's health inspection history (current grade, closure count, trend, etc.). A violation code reference page is a different product — it's educational/regulatory content about what NYC Health Code 16-01 means, not a restaurant's inspection record. **If you'd like me to write a violation code explainer**, I'd need different guidance: - Should I assume the audience is restaurant operators, inspectors, or general diners? - What tone is appropriate (regulatory, educational, plain-language)? - Should I link to or reference specific restaurants cited for this violation? - Are there word/format constraints? **Or, if you have a specific restaurant inspection to summar

10
Times Cited in NYC
0.01%
of Inspections
Major
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 16-01?

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 16-01 Most?

Manhattan
6 citations
Brooklyn
4 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 16-01 (10 total)

BREAD & BUTTER
303 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 16, 2025
BREAD & BUTTER
303 5 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 16, 2025
Score: 49
BASS CAFE
1228 YORK AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 22, 2024
Score: 11
BASS CAFE
1228 YORK AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 22, 2024
ZINGER HALAL EXPRESS
262 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jan 16, 2024
Score: 7
ZINGER HALAL EXPRESS
262 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
Jan 16, 2024
REGAL CINEMAS ESSEX CROSSING
129 DELANCEY STREET, Manhattan
Dec 5, 2023
POLYGON
299 VANDERVOORT AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 30, 2022
Score: 46
POLYGON
299 VANDERVOORT AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 30, 2022
787 COFFEE
228 EAST 80 STREET, Manhattan
Jul 21, 2022

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Violation 16-01: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 16-01 in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 16-01?
Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16-01 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 16-01?
10 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 16-01, representing 0.01% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 16-01 citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 16-01 citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 16-01?
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 16-01 a critical violation?
No, violation 16-01 is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.