Major Violation
Code 16-04
NYC Health Code Violation 16-04 — NYC Health Violation 16-04
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 16-04 is a major violation involving conditions that support bacterial growth and pest activity, creating a contamination risk in food service establishments. According to NYC DOHMH data, this violation is associated with a 25% increase in illness risk and requires correction within 24 to 48 hours. Since its adoption, the violation has been cited 215 times across New York City, with the highest frequency in Manhattan, making it a significant food safety concern tracked during routine inspections.
215
Times Cited in NYC
0.19%
of Inspections
Major
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 16-04?
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 16-04 Most?
Manhattan
142 citations
Brooklyn
48 citations
Queens
25 citations
Bronx
3 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 16-04 (215 total)
ALL'ANTICO VINAIO
1123 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Apr 21, 2026
DIG INN SEASONAL MARKET
2884 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Apr 9, 2026
SERAFINA
7 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 19, 2026
CHOP'T
370 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
Mar 16, 2026
CHOP'T
370 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Mar 16, 2026
Score: 16
LITTLE CAESARS
4 WEST MOUNT EDEN AVENUE, Bronx
Mar 9, 2026
BARRY'S TRIBECA
1 YORK STREET, Manhattan
Mar 3, 2026
HAWA LES
181 EAST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Feb 20, 2026
STEPPING STONE CAFE
2-20 MALT DRIVE, Queens
Feb 19, 2026
STEPPING STONE CAFE
2-20 MALT DRIVE, Queens
Feb 19, 2026
MCDONALD'S
7124 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 13, 2026
DIG INN
630 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 10, 2026
MCDONALD'S
7124 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 10, 2026
TEXAS CHICKEN & BURGERS
203 NEPTUNE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 10, 2026
MEZEH
111 FULTON STREET, Manhattan
Jan 15, 2026
GUAC TIME
153 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 14, 2026
GUAC TIME
153 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jan 14, 2026
Score: 41
GUAC TIME
153 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 14, 2026
GUAC TIME
153 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 14, 2026
GUAC TIME
153 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jan 14, 2026
Score: 41
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Violation 16-04: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 16-04 in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 16-04?
- Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16-04 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 16-04?
- 215 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 16-04, representing 0.19% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 16-04 citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 16-04 citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 16-04?
- 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 16-04 a critical violation?
- No, violation 16-04 is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.