How serious is violation 16-08?

Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16-08 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.

How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 16-08?

105 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 16-08, representing 0.09% of all inspections with violations.

Which borough has the most violation 16-08 citations?

Queens has the highest number of violation 16-08 citations among NYC boroughs.

Is violation 16-08 a critical violation?

No, violation 16-08 is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.

Major Violation Code 16-08

NYC Health Code Violation 16-08 — NYC Health Violation 16-08

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 16-08 is a major violation involving conditions that support bacterial growth and pest activity, creating a contamination risk in food service establishments. The violation has been cited 105 times across NYC, with the highest frequency in Queens, and is associated with a 25% increase in illness risk according to health data. Inspectors require correction within 24 to 48 hours, making this a serious infraction that demands immediate remediation to protect public health.

105

Times Cited in NYC

0.09%

of Inspections

Major

Severity Level

Queens

Most Common Borough

What is Violation 16-08?

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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 16-08 Most?

Queens

55 citations

Staten Island

19 citations

Manhattan

18 citations

Bronx

12 citations

Brooklyn

8 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 16-08 (105 total)

POPEYES

14-26 CORNAGA AVENUE, Queens

Apr 22, 2026

SUBWAY

132-40 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Queens

Apr 15, 2026

PIZZA HUT

245-02 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD, Queens

Mar 5, 2026

PIZZA HUT

245-02 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD, Queens

Mar 5, 2026

PIZZA HUT

245-02 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD, Queens

Mar 5, 2026

PIZZA HUT

245-02 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD, Queens

Mar 5, 2026

PIZZA HUT

245-02 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD, Queens

Mar 5, 2026

PIZZA HUT

245-02 FRANCIS LEWIS BOULEVARD, Queens

Mar 5, 2026

BAYA BAR

1614 3 AVENUE, Manhattan

Jan 22, 2026

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