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)
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN
135-18 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Jan 6, 2026
CROWN FRIED CHICKEN
308 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 29, 2025
BLANK STREET COFFEE
590 6 AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 29, 2025
CROWN FRIED CHICKEN
308 TOMPKINS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 29, 2025
AROMA COFFEE SHOP
2132 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Dec 26, 2025
AROMA COFFEE SHOP
2132 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 26, 2025
Score: 12
KAMISAMA
230 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 37
KAMISAMA
230 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Dec 23, 2025
Score: 37
KAMISAMA
230 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan
Dec 23, 2025
LA POTRANCA
1485 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 35
LA POTRANCA
1485 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 22, 2025
LA POTRANCA
1485 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 22, 2025
LA POTRANCA
1485 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 35
LA POTRANCA
1485 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 22, 2025
LA POTRANCA
1485 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 22, 2025
LA POTRANCA
1485 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Dec 22, 2025
Score: 35
LA POTRANCA
1485 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 22, 2025
1.50 FLATBUSH HOT PIZZA
1583 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 21, 2025
Score: 69
1.50 FLATBUSH HOT PIZZA
1583 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Dec 21, 2025
Score: 69
1.50 FLATBUSH HOT PIZZA
1583 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 21, 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.