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
269 citations
Brooklyn
96 citations
Queens
89 citations
Bronx
22 citations
Staten Island
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 16-03 (477 total)
BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE
1812 BATH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 22, 2026
BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE
1812 BATH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 22, 2026
BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE
1812 BATH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 22, 2026
BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE
1812 BATH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 22, 2026
BAYA BAR
1614 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 22, 2026
BORA BORA SMOOTHIE CAFE
1812 BATH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 22, 2026
CARVEL
20-24 MOTT AVENUE, Queens
Jan 17, 2026
CARVEL
20-24 MOTT AVENUE, Queens
Jan 17, 2026
CARVEL
20-24 MOTT AVENUE, Queens
Jan 17, 2026
CARVEL
20-24 MOTT AVENUE, Queens
Jan 17, 2026
CARVEL
20-24 MOTT AVENUE, Queens
Jan 17, 2026
CARVEL
20-24 MOTT AVENUE, Queens
Jan 17, 2026
GUAC TIME
153 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 14, 2026
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3706
2190 WHITE PLAINS ROAD, Bronx
Jan 14, 2026
GUAC TIME
153 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 14, 2026
GUAC TIME
153 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 14, 2026
DOMINO'S
946 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD, Bronx
Jan 6, 2026
DOMINO'S PIZZA #3680
4797 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jan 5, 2026
DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
418 86 STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 2, 2026
CINNABON / CARVEL
1308 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
Jan 2, 2026
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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.