Major Violation
Code 16B
NYC Health Code Violation 16B — NYC Health Violation 16B
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 16B is a major violation cited 61 times across the city, most frequently in Brooklyn, that indicates conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. The NYC DOHMH associates this violation with a 25% increase in foodborne illness risk and requires correction within 24 to 48 hours. Restaurants receiving a 16B citation must address the underlying sanitation or facility issue immediately to prevent contamination and protect public health.
61
Times Cited in NYC
0.06%
of Inspections
Major
Severity Level
Brooklyn
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 16B?
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 16B Most?
Brooklyn
20 citations
Queens
17 citations
Manhattan
16 citations
Staten Island
5 citations
Bronx
3 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 16B (61 total)
SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT
736 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jun 24, 2022
Score: 0
GYRO QILA
105-03 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD, Queens
Jun 15, 2022
GYRO QILA
105-03 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD, Queens
Jun 15, 2022
Score: 0
SUMMER
85-36 GRAND AVENUE, Queens
Jun 13, 2022
Score: 36
FLIPPERS
337 WEST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jun 9, 2022
FLIPPERS
337 WEST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jun 9, 2022
Score: 46
SABOR CARIBE RESTAURANT
736 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 7, 2022
Score: 0
THE FAMOUS JIMBO'S HAMBURGER PALACE
2092 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
May 31, 2022
THE FAMOUS JIMBO'S HAMBURGER PALACE
2092 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
May 31, 2022
Score: 5
BAKU PALACE
2001 EMMONS AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 18, 2022
SNACK BAR
679 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, Manhattan
GRADE B
May 18, 2022
Score: 22
SNACK BAR
679 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, Manhattan
May 18, 2022
NEW BAY COFFEE SHOP
1950 86 STREET, Brooklyn
May 12, 2022
NEW BAY COFFEE SHOP
1950 86 STREET, Brooklyn
May 12, 2022
Score: 0
SHIRAZI KEBAB HOUSE
183-10 HORACE HARDING EXPRESSWAY, Queens
May 7, 2022
SHIRAZI KEBAB HOUSE
183-10 HORACE HARDING EXPRESSWAY, Queens
May 7, 2022
Score: 0
FAVORITE KARAOKE LOUNGE
154-08 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
May 5, 2022
FAVORITE KARAOKE LOUNGE
154-08 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
May 5, 2022
Score: 33
HARMONY CAFE
250 BEDFORD PARK BLVD WEST, Bronx
May 4, 2022
OH K-DOG FOREST HILLS
71-59 AUSTIN STREET, Queens
Apr 30, 2022
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Violation 16B: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 16B in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 16B?
- Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16B violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 16B?
- 61 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 16B, representing 0.06% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 16B citations?
- Brooklyn has the highest number of violation 16B citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 16B?
- 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 16B a critical violation?
- No, violation 16B is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.