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)

BOSTON MARKET
106-24 71 AVENUE, Queens
Dec 5, 2023
BOSTON MARKET
106-24 71 AVENUE, Queens
Dec 5, 2023
BURGER KING
195-10 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Oct 5, 2023
Score: 24
BURGER KING
195-10 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Oct 5, 2023
POPEYES
2655 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
Jun 27, 2023
POPEYES
2655 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
Jun 27, 2023
PAPA JOHN'S
40-12 GREENPOINT AVENUE, Queens
May 30, 2023
SUBWAY
165-58 BAISLEY BOULEVARD, Queens
May 15, 2023
BURGER KING
20 WILLOW BROOK ROAD, Staten Island
May 3, 2023
BURGER KING
20 WILLOW BROOK ROAD, Staten Island
May 3, 2023
SONIC
37-02 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 6, 2023
SUBWAY
11040 FLATLANDS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 28, 2023
SUBWAY
11040 FLATLANDS AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 28, 2023
Score: 6
SUBWAY
1650 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
Mar 16, 2023
POPEYES
918 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 15, 2023
Score: 13
PIZZA HUT
96-08 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 22, 2023
Score: 8
PANERA BREAD
61-35 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 22, 2023
PIZZA HUT
96-08 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 22, 2023
PANERA BREAD
61-35 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Feb 22, 2023
Score: 7
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
3781 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Dec 14, 2022

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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.