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.
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)
LE CAFE COFFEE
561 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 7, 2025
EMMY SQUARED PIZZA
311 WEST 48 STREET, Manhattan
CLOSED
Jan 7, 2025
Score: 65
LE CAFE COFFEE
561 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jan 7, 2025
Score: 12
787 COFFEE
401 EAST 58 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 6, 2025
MR. WISH
66-27 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
Jan 2, 2025
MR. WISH
66-27 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
Jan 2, 2025
Score: 17
PAPA JOHN'S
162-02 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
Dec 18, 2024
XI'AN FAMOUS FOODS
209 NORTH 8 STREET, Brooklyn
Dec 12, 2024
XI'AN FAMOUS FOODS
209 NORTH 8 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 12, 2024
Score: 10
SINGAS PIZZA
409 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 9, 2024
SINGAS PIZZA
409 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 9, 2024
OH K-DOG
159A LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan
Dec 2, 2024
OH K-DOG
159A LUDLOW STREET, Manhattan
Dec 2, 2024
PLAYA BOWLS
550 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan
Nov 27, 2024
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE
22 BROAD STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 15, 2024
Score: 13
BLUESTONE LANE
435 WEST 31 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 15, 2024
Score: 12
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE
22 BROAD STREET, Manhattan
Nov 15, 2024
BLUESTONE LANE
435 WEST 31 STREET, Manhattan
Nov 15, 2024
CHOP'T
60 EAST 56 STREET, Manhattan
Oct 31, 2024
KYURAMEN & TBAAR
155 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 28, 2024
Score: 37
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Violation 16-03: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 16-03 in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- 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.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 16-03?
- 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 16-03 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.