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)
PAPA JOHN'S
162-02 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
Dec 18, 2024
BURGER KING
131-10 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Oct 22, 2024
Score: 12
LENWICH
469 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Sep 18, 2024
Score: 9
LENWICH
469 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
Sep 18, 2024
TACO BELL
60-12 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Jun 10, 2024
Score: 12
TACO BELL
95-06 63 DRIVE, Queens
Jun 3, 2024
TACO BELL
95-06 63 DRIVE, Queens
Jun 3, 2024
PANDA EXPRESS
130 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 8, 2024
Score: 7
PANDA EXPRESS
130 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
May 8, 2024
PANDA EXPRESS
130 WEST 125 STREET, Manhattan
May 8, 2024
BURGER KING
33-10 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 5, 2024
BURGER KING
33-10 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 5, 2024
Score: 31
KFC
57-17 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 12, 2024
Score: 16
KFC
57-17 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 12, 2024
LITTLE CAESARS
1332 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 4, 2024
LITTLE CAESARS
1332 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
Jan 4, 2024
PAPA JOHNS PIZZA
1190 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
Dec 6, 2023
SUBWAY
221 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 21, 2023
SUBWAY
221 7 AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 21, 2023
Score: 20
GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBEAN BAKERY & GRILL
1706 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 19, 2023
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NYC Health Code Violation 19-06
Critical
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16-02
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Major
1,115 cited
19-10
NYC Health Code Violation 19-10
Critical
851 cited
19-07
NYC Health Code Violation 19-07
Critical
531 cited
16-03
NYC Health Code Violation 16-03
Major
477 cited
18-11
NYC Health Code Violation 18-11
Critical
468 cited
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.