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.
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)
BAYA BAR
1614 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 21, 2025
Score: 21
BURGER KING
557 GRAND CONCOURSE, Bronx
Sep 4, 2025
Score: 23
BURGER KING
557 GRAND CONCOURSE, Bronx
Sep 4, 2025
TACO BELL
95-06 63 DRIVE, Queens
Aug 22, 2025
TACO BELL
83-01 37 AVENUE, Queens
Aug 11, 2025
TACO BELL
83-01 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Aug 11, 2025
Score: 13
BURGER KING
9006 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 13, 2025
LITTLE CAESARS
61-19 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
May 5, 2025
LITTLE CAESARS
61-19 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
May 5, 2025
LITTLE CAESARS
61-19 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
GRADE A
May 5, 2025
Score: 7
LITTLE CAESARS
61-19 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
May 5, 2025
LITTLE CAESARS
61-19 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
May 5, 2025
LITTLE CAESARS
61-19 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
May 5, 2025
LITTLE CAESARS
61-19 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
May 5, 2025
BURGER KING
950 JEWETT AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE A
Apr 30, 2025
Score: 13
BURGER KING
950 JEWETT AVENUE, Staten Island
Apr 30, 2025
POPEYES
1351 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
Apr 14, 2025
BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO
22-76 31 STREET, Queens
Mar 27, 2025
BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO
22-76 31 STREET, Queens
Mar 27, 2025
BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO
22-76 31 STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Mar 27, 2025
Score: 15
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Violation 16-08: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 16-08 in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- 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.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 16-08?
- 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 16-08 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.