Major Violation Code 16-09

NYC Health Code Violation 16-09 — NYC Health Violation 16-09

Overview

I appreciate the question, but I need to clarify my role. I write BLUF summaries for **individual restaurant pages** — brief factual overviews of a specific restaurant's inspection history and current grade to help diners make decisions. What you've asked me to write is an explanation page for a **violation code itself** (16-09), which is a different type of content. That page would be informational/educational rather than restaurant-specific. However, I notice the violation code description you've provided is incomplete or unclear — the actual NYC Health Code Section 16-09 details aren't specified. To write an accurate summary, I would need: - The exact text of NYC Health Code § 16-09 (what specific requirement does it address?) - Confirmation of the severity rating (you listed "major," but I'd verify against DOHMH's official classifications) - Verification of the "25% increase

6
Times Cited in NYC
0.01%
of Inspections
Major
Severity Level
Queens
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 16-09?

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 16-09 Most?

Queens
2 citations
Manhattan
2 citations
Brooklyn
2 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 16-09 (6 total)

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40-24 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
Aug 5, 2025
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40-24 COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
Aug 5, 2025
Score: 18
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3102 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
Oct 14, 2022
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3102 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
Oct 14, 2022
Score: 18
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113 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan
Aug 4, 2022
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113 EAST 14 STREET, Manhattan
Aug 4, 2022
Score: 28

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Violation 16-09: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 16-09 in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 16-09?
Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16-09 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 16-09?
6 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 16-09, representing 0.01% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 16-09 citations?
Queens has the highest number of violation 16-09 citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 16-09?
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 16-09 a critical violation?
No, violation 16-09 is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.