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
41 citations
Staten Island
6 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 16-02 (1,115 total)
PIZZA ETALIA
20 BEAVER STREET, Manhattan
Aug 19, 2025
TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL
3403 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE Z
Aug 19, 2025
Score: 18
PIZZA ETALIA
20 BEAVER STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Aug 19, 2025
Score: 12
TACO EXPRESS MEXICAN GRILL
3403 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
Aug 19, 2025
NUNU BAR
38 AVENUE O, Brooklyn
Aug 15, 2025
NUNU BAR
38 AVENUE O, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Aug 15, 2025
Score: 46
TROPICAL RESTAURANT
36-10 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Queens
Aug 14, 2025
TROPICAL RESTAURANT
36-10 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Queens
Aug 14, 2025
LITTLE PIZZA
33-15 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Aug 13, 2025
Score: 10
LITTLE PIZZA
33-15 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
Aug 13, 2025
BLEECKER STREET BAR
648 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Aug 12, 2025
39 PRINCE CAFE/TANING LEMON TEA
39-07 PRINCE STREET, Queens
Aug 12, 2025
BLEECKER STREET BAR
648 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Aug 12, 2025
Score: 24
39 PRINCE CAFE/TANING LEMON TEA
39-07 PRINCE STREET, Queens
Aug 12, 2025
Score: 41
EL BUEN SABOR
96-07 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens
Jul 24, 2025
EL BUEN SABOR
96-07 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens
Jul 24, 2025
Score: 63
SHERO CAKES
41-04 27 STREET, Queens
Jul 23, 2025
ELITE LOUNGE & CAFE
252-09 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
GRADE N
Jul 22, 2025
Score: 22
ELITE LOUNGE & CAFE
252-09 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
Jul 22, 2025
HARVEST HOUSE
2703 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 18, 2025
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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.