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)
MATTO ESPRESSO
780 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 47
7TH STREET BURGER
177 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 5, 2025
Score: 13
7TH STREET BURGER
177 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
Nov 5, 2025
UNO CHICAGO GRILL
432 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 28, 2025
LEVAIN BAKERY
351 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 28, 2025
UNO CHICAGO GRILL
432 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 28, 2025
Score: 50
SERAFINA
777 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Oct 22, 2025
Score: 56
POPEYES
2300 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE A
Oct 21, 2025
Score: 13
POPEYES
2300 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
Oct 21, 2025
GREGORY'S COFFEE
16 COURT STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 20, 2025
SERAFINA
2178 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Oct 8, 2025
Score: 34
SERAFINA
2178 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Oct 8, 2025
SWEETGREEN WORLD TRADE CENTER
3 WORLD TRADE CENTER, Manhattan
Oct 3, 2025
CAP'T LOUI SEAFOOD BOIL
17 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 24, 2025
Score: 27
TACOMBI
30 WEST 24 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 11, 2025
LIFE CAFE
60 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan
Aug 19, 2025
Score: 37
LIFE CAFE
60 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan
Aug 19, 2025
HAWA SMOOTHIES & BUBBLE TEA
495 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Aug 11, 2025
Score: 10
LITTLE ITALY PIZZA
167 WEST 48 STREET, Manhattan
Jul 23, 2025
LITTLE ITALY PIZZA
167 WEST 48 STREET, Manhattan
Jul 23, 2025
Score: 84
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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.