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)
JUICE GENERATION
979 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 18, 2025
CAP'T LOUI SEAFOOD BOIL
17 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
May 29, 2025
CAP'T LOUI SEAFOOD BOIL
17 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE Z
May 29, 2025
Score: 41
T-SWIRL CREPE
23 SAINT MARKS PLACE, Manhattan
May 28, 2025
Score: 34
T-SWIRL CREPE
23 SAINT MARKS PLACE, Manhattan
May 28, 2025
EMACK & BOLIO'S
5-36 50 AVENUE, Queens
May 20, 2025
HOLY COW
23 WEST 100 STREET, Manhattan
May 19, 2025
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM
81 BERGEN STREET, Brooklyn
May 15, 2025
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM
81 BERGEN STREET, Brooklyn
May 15, 2025
Score: 29
DUCK DONUTS FRESH MEADOWS
61-32 190 STREET, Queens
May 14, 2025
Score: 29
DUCK DONUTS FRESH MEADOWS
61-32 190 STREET, Queens
May 14, 2025
CHAMPION PIZZA
606 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
May 1, 2025
EMACK & BOLIO'S
640 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 30, 2025
EMACK & BOLIO'S
640 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 30, 2025
EMACK & BOLIO'S
640 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 30, 2025
EMACK & BOLIO'S
640 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 30, 2025
EMACK & BOLIO'S
640 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Apr 30, 2025
Score: 12
EMACK & BOLIO'S
640 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 30, 2025
PLAYA BOWLS
493 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan
GRADE B
Apr 25, 2025
Score: 23
POKEWORKS / SPOT DESSERT BAR
31-16 30 AVENUE, Queens
Apr 25, 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.