How serious is violation 16-03?

Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16-03 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.

How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 16-03?

477 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 16-03, representing 0.43% of all inspections with violations.

Which borough has the most violation 16-03 citations?

Manhattan has the highest number of violation 16-03 citations among NYC boroughs.

Is violation 16-03 a critical violation?

No, violation 16-03 is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.

Major Violation Code 16-03

NYC Health Code Violation 16-03 — NYC Health Violation 16-03

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 16-03 is a major violation reflecting failure to meet NYC DOHMH sanitation or facility maintenance requirements that create conditions for bacterial growth and pest activity. The violation has been cited 477 times across NYC, with the highest frequency in Manhattan, and is associated with a 25% increase in foodborne illness risk. Inspectors typically require correction within 24–48 hours to prevent further public health impact.

477

Times Cited in NYC

0.43%

of Inspections

Major

Severity Level

Manhattan

Most Common Borough

What is Violation 16-03?

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 16-03 Most?

Manhattan

274 citations

Brooklyn

97 citations

Queens

90 citations

Bronx

22 citations

Staten Island

2 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 16-03 (477 total)

DEL FRISCO'S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAKHOUSE

1221 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan

Feb 20, 2025

PLAYA BOWLS

100 PEARL STREET, Manhattan

Feb 14, 2025

VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM

1270 3 AVENUE, Manhattan

Feb 10, 2025

VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM

1270 3 AVENUE, Manhattan

GRADE A

Feb 10, 2025

Score: 11

7TH STREET BURGER