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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 16-02 Most?

Manhattan
390 citations
Queens
375 citations
Brooklyn
309 citations
Bronx
41 citations
Staten Island
6 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 16-02 (1,115 total)

FITOOR
179-22 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
Jul 3, 2025
MILL BASIN BAGEL CAFE
6319 AVENUE N, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jul 3, 2025
Score: 11
BOWL 360 BROOKLYN
1 BOUCK COURT, Brooklyn
Jul 2, 2025
BOWL 360 BROOKLYN
1 BOUCK COURT, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jul 2, 2025
Score: 7
PIZZA CHEF
153-81 CROSS ISLAND PARKWAY, Queens
Jul 1, 2025
PIZZA CHEF
153-81 CROSS ISLAND PARKWAY, Queens
GRADE A
Jul 1, 2025
Score: 13
MORGAN LIBRARY
29 EAST 36 STREET, Manhattan
Jul 1, 2025
ZARO'S BREAD BASKET
1 PENNSYLVANIA STATION (AMTRACK), Manhattan
Jun 30, 2025
ZARO'S BREAD BASKET
1 PENNSYLVANIA STATION (AMTRACK), Manhattan
Jun 30, 2025
Score: 16
LAKESIDE NYC
77-05A 37 AVENUE, Queens
Jun 27, 2025
LAKESIDE NYC
77-05A 37 AVENUE, Queens
Jun 27, 2025
Score: 46
NADC BURGER
25 CLEVELAND PLACE, Manhattan
Jun 25, 2025
NADC BURGER
25 CLEVELAND PLACE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jun 25, 2025
Score: 22
5 BAR KARAOKE
38 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 17, 2025
K32 (ROOFTOP)
17 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jun 17, 2025
Score: 23
5 BAR KARAOKE
38 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 17, 2025
Score: 12
K32 (ROOFTOP)
17 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 17, 2025
CHOCOLATE HOUSE
3417 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
Jun 12, 2025
CHOCOLATE HOUSE
3417 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
Jun 12, 2025
CHOCOLATE HOUSE
3417 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Jun 12, 2025
Score: 7

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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.