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
390 citations
Queens
375 citations
Brooklyn
309 citations
Bronx
41 citations
Staten Island
6 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 16-02 (1,115 total)
JUICY KING CRAB EXPRESS
179-37 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Dec 4, 2024
Score: 94
BUTCHER'S BURGER
7501 NEW UTRECHT AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 4, 2024
IC BROOKLYN CAFE
117 WILSON AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 4, 2024
JUICY KING CRAB EXPRESS
179-37 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
Dec 4, 2024
IC BROOKLYN CAFE
117 WILSON AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 4, 2024
Score: 50
JUICY KING CRAB EXPRESS
179-37 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Dec 4, 2024
Score: 94
TRAMWAY DINER
1079 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 20, 2024
TERASA NORTH NINTH
145 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 20, 2024
Score: 22
TRAMWAY DINER
1079 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 20, 2024
Score: 33
LE CAFE
6 EAST 57 STREET, Manhattan
Nov 19, 2024
Score: 73
LE CAFE
6 EAST 57 STREET, Manhattan
Nov 19, 2024
OUTRO
816 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Nov 14, 2024
OUTRO
816 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 14, 2024
Score: 9
PLG COFFEE HOUSE & TAVERN
499 ROGERS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE C
Nov 13, 2024
Score: 33
PLG COFFEE HOUSE & TAVERN
499 ROGERS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 13, 2024
THE BEDFORD STONE STREET
55 STONE STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 7, 2024
Score: 12
LUCY'S VIETNAMESE
649 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Nov 7, 2024
LUCY'S VIETNAMESE
649 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Nov 7, 2024
Score: 22
EL CHANGARO
102-10 37 AVENUE, Queens
Nov 7, 2024
THE BEDFORD STONE STREET
55 STONE STREET, Manhattan
Nov 7, 2024
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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.