Major Violation
Code 16-02
NYC Health Code Violation 16-02 — NYC Health Violation 16-02
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 16-02 is a major violation indicating failure to meet NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene sanitation or facility requirements that create conditions for bacterial growth and pest activity. This violation has been cited 1,115 times across New York City, with the highest concentration in Manhattan, and is associated with a 25% increase in foodborne illness risk. Inspectors typically require correction within 24–48 hours of citation.
1,115
Times Cited in NYC
1.01%
of Inspections
Major
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 16-02?
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 16-02 Most?
Manhattan
389 citations
Queens
375 citations
Brooklyn
306 citations
Bronx
40 citations
Staten Island
6 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 16-02 (1,115 total)
CAFE HERE
499 VAN BRUNT STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 3, 2026
CAFE HERE
499 VAN BRUNT STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 3, 2026
STAR CAFE & BAKERY
1251 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 2, 2026
THE MUFFIN CAFE
222 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
SCHOLASTIC - CLIFFORD'S CAFE
557 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Mar 24, 2026
SCHOLASTIC - CLIFFORD'S CAFE
557 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 24, 2026
Score: 3
VIVI BUBBLE TEA
49 BAYARD STREET, Manhattan
Mar 17, 2026
GOLDEN WUISH
6 PLATT STREET, Manhattan
Mar 17, 2026
COZY ON THE SLOPE
236 6 STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 11, 2026
COZY ON THE SLOPE
236 6 STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 11, 2026
COZY ON THE SLOPE
236 6 STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 11, 2026
COZY ON THE SLOPE
236 6 STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 11, 2026
COZY ON THE SLOPE
236 6 STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 11, 2026
BLUESTONE LANE
55 PROSPECT STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 10, 2026
ARMADA
86 ORCHARD STREET, Manhattan
Mar 6, 2026
TWO HANDS
74 BLEECKER STREET, Manhattan
Mar 4, 2026
EATS
227 WEST 27 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 4, 2026
EATS
227 WEST 27 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 4, 2026
TWO HANDS
74 BLEECKER STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 4, 2026
Score: 8
EATS
227 WEST 27 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 4, 2026
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Violation 16-02: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 16-02 in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 16-02?
- Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16-02 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 16-02?
- 1,115 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 16-02, representing 1.01% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 16-02 citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 16-02 citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 16-02?
- 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 16-02 a critical violation?
- No, violation 16-02 is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.