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)
OH K-DOG FOREST HILLS
71-59 AUSTIN STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Apr 30, 2022
Score: 12
UNCLE PAULS PIZZA NY
70 VANDERBILT AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 22, 2022
UNCLE PAULS PIZZA NY
70 VANDERBILT AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 22, 2022
Score: 0
BLANQUITA RESTAURANT
2647 BRIGGS AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Apr 6, 2022
Score: 12
BLANQUITA RESTAURANT
2647 BRIGGS AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 6, 2022
THE GRUMPY CAT
480 62 STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 29, 2022
BENNY'S BRICK OVEN
1802 AVENUE M, Brooklyn
Mar 28, 2022
THE CORNER DELI / LA ESQUINA CANTINA
106 KENMARE STREET, Manhattan
Mar 28, 2022
BENNY'S BRICK OVEN
1802 AVENUE M, Brooklyn
Mar 28, 2022
Score: 26
THE CORNER DELI / LA ESQUINA CANTINA
106 KENMARE STREET, Manhattan
Mar 28, 2022
Score: 35
JUICE N TINGS
496 EAST 96 STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 25, 2022
HYATT PLACE FLUSHING
133-42 39 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Mar 23, 2022
Score: 10
EL PASO TAQUERIA
64 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 16, 2022
Score: 55
EL PASO TAQUERIA
64 EAST 97 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 16, 2022
SALVATORE AND LLOYD'S PIZZA
3850 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island
Mar 8, 2022
HAVELI CAFE & HOOKAH LOUNGE
6709 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 17, 2022
HAVELI CAFE & HOOKAH LOUNGE
6709 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 17, 2022
Score: 28
ROSA'S PIZZA
374 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 27, 2022
ROSA'S PIZZA
374 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 27, 2022
Score: 44
SERGIO'S PIZZA
279 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Jan 19, 2022
Score: 22
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851 cited
19-07
NYC Health Code Violation 19-07
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16-03
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18-11
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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.