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
278 citations
Brooklyn
97 citations
Queens
90 citations
Bronx
22 citations
Staten Island
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 16-03 (477 total)
PARIS BAGUETTE
6 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 11, 2024
PARIS BAGUETTE
6 WEST 32 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 11, 2024
Score: 56
DIG INN
166 NORTH 4 STREET, Brooklyn
Jun 5, 2024
Score: 18
DIG INN
166 NORTH 4 STREET, Brooklyn
Jun 5, 2024
TWO BOOTS
42 AVENUE A, Manhattan
May 30, 2024
Score: 24
TWO BOOTS
42 AVENUE A, Manhattan
May 30, 2024
TEXAS CHICKEN & BURGERS
203 NEPTUNE AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 23, 2024
JUICE GENERATION
101 MAIDEN LANE, Manhattan
May 16, 2024
ARTICHOKE BASILLE'S PIZZA
1410 BROADWAY, Manhattan
May 13, 2024
ARTICHOKE BASILLE'S PIZZA
1410 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 13, 2024
Score: 7
PLAYA BOWLS
108 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan
May 8, 2024
PLAYA BOWLS
108 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
May 8, 2024
Score: 17
PAPA JOHN'S
99-06 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
May 6, 2024
Score: 7
PAPA JOHN'S
99-06 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
May 6, 2024
DOMINO'S
1396 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 24, 2024
Score: 17
DOMINO'S
1396 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 24, 2024
DIG INN
127 4 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 17, 2024
DIG INN
127 4 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Apr 17, 2024
Score: 8
MR WISH
80-62 LEFFERTS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Apr 16, 2024
Score: 13
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM
310 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
Apr 15, 2024
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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.