Major Violation
Code 16-10
NYC Health Code Violation 16-10 — NYC Health Violation 16-10
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 16-10 is a major violation involving failure to meet sanitation or facility maintenance requirements that create conditions for bacterial growth and pest activity. According to NYC DOHMH data, this violation is associated with a 25% increase in foodborne illness risk and requires correction within 24 to 48 hours. The violation has been cited 62 times across New York City, with the highest frequency in Queens, and is one of the more serious health code breaches inspectors encounter during routine inspections.
62
Times Cited in NYC
0.06%
of Inspections
Major
Severity Level
Queens
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 16-10?
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 16-10 Most?
Queens
31 citations
Manhattan
20 citations
Brooklyn
11 citations
Staten Island
1 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 16-10 (62 total)
SUBWAY
1709 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
Apr 10, 2026
TACO BELL
175-51 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
Feb 10, 2026
PAPA JOHN'S
1016 CONEY ISLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 23, 2025
WINGSTOP
252-18A ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 28, 2025
Score: 13
WINGSTOP
252-18A ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
Nov 28, 2025
WINGSTOP
252-18A ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
Nov 28, 2025
SUBWAY
221 EAST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Nov 13, 2025
SUBWAY
221 EAST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Nov 13, 2025
SUBWAY
205-20 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Sep 12, 2025
SUBWAY
205-20 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Sep 12, 2025
BURGER KING
9006 CHURCH AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 13, 2025
BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO
22-76 31 STREET, Queens
GRADE N
Mar 27, 2025
Score: 15
BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO
22-76 31 STREET, Queens
Mar 27, 2025
BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO
22-76 31 STREET, Queens
Mar 27, 2025
POTBELLY
501 FASHION AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 4, 2025
KFC
136-53 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Jan 9, 2025
Score: 56
KFC
136-53 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Jan 9, 2025
SUBWAY / STAR MINI MART
147-16 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Dec 19, 2024
Score: 37
SUBWAY / STAR MINI MART
147-16 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Dec 19, 2024
PAPA JOHN'S
162-02 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
Dec 18, 2024
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Violation 16-10: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 16-10 in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 16-10?
- Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16-10 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 16-10?
- 62 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 16-10, representing 0.06% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 16-10 citations?
- Queens has the highest number of violation 16-10 citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 16-10?
- 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 16-10 a critical violation?
- No, violation 16-10 is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.