Major Violation
Code 16-11
NYC Health Code Violation 16-11 — NYC Health Violation 16-11
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 16-11 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 16 times across NYC, with the highest frequency in Manhattan, and is associated with a 25% increase in foodborne illness risk. Restaurants must correct 16-11 violations within 24–48 hours to remain in compliance with NYC DOHMH standards.
16
Times Cited in NYC
0.01%
of Inspections
Major
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 16-11?
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 16-11 Most?
Manhattan
9 citations
Queens
5 citations
Brooklyn
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 16-11 (16 total)
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE - NY073
147-40 ARCHER AVENUE, Queens
Feb 27, 2026
COMPLETE CAFE
30 BROAD STREET, Manhattan
Apr 8, 2025
COMPLETE CAFE
30 BROAD STREET, Manhattan
Apr 8, 2025
COMPLETE CAFE
30 BROAD STREET, Manhattan
Apr 8, 2025
COMPLETE CAFE
30 BROAD STREET, Manhattan
Apr 8, 2025
COMPLETE CAFE
30 BROAD STREET, Manhattan
Apr 8, 2025
COMPLETE CAFE
30 BROAD STREET, Manhattan
Apr 8, 2025
COMPLETE CAFE
30 BROAD STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Apr 8, 2025
Score: 23
RAISING CANE'S
39-20 MAIN STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Mar 10, 2025
Score: 4
RAISING CANE'S
39-20 MAIN STREET, Queens
Mar 10, 2025
DAISY'S DINER
452 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 13, 2025
DAISY'S DINER
452 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 13, 2025
Score: 32
TACOMBI
202 EAST 70 STREET, Manhattan
Jan 27, 2025
TACOMBI
202 EAST 70 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE B
Jan 27, 2025
Score: 21
SARKU JAPAN TERIYAKI & SUSHI EXPRESS
133-36 WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY, Queens
Oct 1, 2024
SARKU JAPAN TERIYAKI & SUSHI EXPRESS
133-36 WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY, Queens
Oct 1, 2024
Score: 26
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Violation 16-11: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 16-11 in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 16-11?
- Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16-11 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 16-11?
- 16 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 16-11, representing 0.01% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 16-11 citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 16-11 citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 16-11?
- 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 16-11 a critical violation?
- No, violation 16-11 is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.