Major Violation
Code 16-06
NYC Health Code Violation 16-06 — NYC Health Violation 16-06
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 16-06 is a major violation that creates conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity, increasing illness risk by an estimated 25 percent. The violation is cited most frequently in Manhattan and requires correction within 24 to 48 hours. This violation has been documented 228 times across NYC restaurants, making it a common but serious health code infraction.
228
Times Cited in NYC
0.21%
of Inspections
Major
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 16-06?
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 16-06 Most?
Manhattan
152 citations
Brooklyn
39 citations
Queens
30 citations
Bronx
7 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 16-06 (228 total)
7TH STREET BURGER
424 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
CHOP'T
1 NEW YORK PLAZA, Manhattan
Mar 17, 2026
CHOP'T
370 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
Mar 16, 2026
CHOP'T
370 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
Mar 16, 2026
CHOP'T
370 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
Mar 16, 2026
SUBWAY
925 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 12, 2026
SUBWAY
925 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Mar 12, 2026
Score: 10
FIVE GUYS FAMOUS BURGERS AND FRIES
43 WEST 55 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 12, 2026
VAN LEEUWEN ICE CREAM
556 HUDSON STREET, Manhattan
Mar 5, 2026
HAWA LES
181 EAST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Feb 20, 2026
TEXAS CHICKEN & BURGERS
203 NEPTUNE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 10, 2026
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
286 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 9, 2026
MARGARITAVILLE
560 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 5, 2026
MARGARITAVILLE
560 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 5, 2026
TOUS LES JOUR
469 86 STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 30, 2026
TOUS LES JOUR
469 86 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jan 30, 2026
Score: 18
TOUS LES JOUR
469 86 STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 30, 2026
TOUS LES JOUR
469 86 STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 30, 2026
TOUS LES JOUR
469 86 STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 30, 2026
GREGORY'S COFFEE
16 COURT STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 27, 2026
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Violation 16-06: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 16-06 in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 16-06?
- Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16-06 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 16-06?
- 228 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 16-06, representing 0.21% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 16-06 citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 16-06 citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 16-06?
- 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 16-06 a critical violation?
- No, violation 16-06 is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.