Major Violation
Code 16L
NYC Health Code Violation 16L — NYC Health Violation 16L
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 16L is a major violation involving conditions that create contamination risks by supporting bacterial growth and pest activity. The violation has been cited 11 times across NYC, with the highest frequency in Manhattan, and requires correction within 24 to 48 hours. Health Department data indicates that conditions cited under 16L are associated with a 25% increase in foodborne illness risk, making prompt remediation critical to protect public health.
11
Times Cited in NYC
0.01%
of Inspections
Major
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 16L?
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 16L Most?
Bronx
4 citations
Manhattan
4 citations
Queens
2 citations
Brooklyn
1 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 16L (11 total)
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
2119 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 27, 2022
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
2119 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Jun 27, 2022
Score: 12
TACO BELL
1058 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD, Bronx
May 20, 2022
POPEYES
14-26 CORNAGA AVENUE, Queens
Apr 12, 2022
POPEYES
14-26 CORNAGA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Apr 12, 2022
Score: 11
PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
868 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 5, 2022
Score: 28
POPEYES
1422 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Mar 23, 2022
Score: 7
POPEYES
119 WEST KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, Bronx
GRADE A
Feb 14, 2022
Score: 12
POPEYES
119 WEST KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, Bronx
Feb 14, 2022
BAREBURGER
2233 BROADWAY, Manhattan
GRADE A
Dec 14, 2021
Score: 12
BAREBURGER
2233 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Dec 14, 2021
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Violation 16L: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 16L in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 16L?
- Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 16L violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 16L?
- 11 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 16L, representing 0.01% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 16L citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 16L citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 16L?
- 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 16L a critical violation?
- No, violation 16L is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.