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)
SERAFINA
777 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 22, 2025
Score: 56
PLAYA BOWLS
100 WILLOUGHBY STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Oct 16, 2025
Score: 17
PLAYA BOWLS
100 WILLOUGHBY STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 16, 2025
SERAFINA
2178 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 34
SUSHI YOSHI / TSAOCAA
65-07 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
Oct 3, 2025
VENCHI
198 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 1, 2025
VENCHI
198 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 22
7TH STREET BURGER
400 JAY STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 1, 2025
VENCHI
198 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 1, 2025
PAPA JOHN'S
40-12 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Queens
Sep 30, 2025
LITTLE CAESARS
41 WESTCHESTER SQUARE, Bronx
GRADE N
Sep 26, 2025
Score: 20
LITTLE CAESARS
41 WESTCHESTER SQUARE, Bronx
Sep 26, 2025
LITTLE CAESARS
41 WESTCHESTER SQUARE, Bronx
Sep 26, 2025
LITTLE CAESARS
41 WESTCHESTER SQUARE, Bronx
Sep 26, 2025
POTBELLY
90 BROAD STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
Sep 25, 2025
Score: 10
POTBELLY
90 BROAD STREET, Manhattan
Sep 25, 2025
CAP'T LOUI SEAFOOD BOIL
17 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 27
DUCK DONUTS FRESH MEADOWS
61-32 190 STREET, Queens
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 38
DUCK DONUTS FRESH MEADOWS
61-32 190 STREET, Queens
Sep 24, 2025
TACOMBI
30 WEST 24 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 11, 2025
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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.