Critical Violation
Code 20-06
NYC Health Code Violation 20-06 — NYC Health Violation 20-06
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 20-06 is a critical administrative violation that creates immediate risk of foodborne illness and bacterial contamination. The violation has been cited 3,688 times across NYC since inspections began, with Manhattan accounting for the highest number of citations. Restaurants receiving this violation must correct it immediately, as it poses a direct health hazard to diners.
3,688
Times Cited in NYC
3.33%
of Inspections
Critical
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 20-06?
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 20-06 Most?
Manhattan
1,449 citations
Queens
947 citations
Brooklyn
887 citations
Bronx
317 citations
Staten Island
107 citations
0
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 20-06 (3,688 total)
KETOLAND & SERIE 54
2867 WEBSTER AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 13, 2026
Score: 66
TINY'S & THE BAR UPSTAIRS
135 WEST BROADWAY, Manhattan
Apr 13, 2026
EVEN KITCHEN & BAR
46 NEVINS STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Apr 9, 2026
Score: 5
BARRIO BX
1247 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 9, 2026
CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR
109-08 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
Apr 9, 2026
UTSHOB
130 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 8, 2026
EL FOGON KITCHEN
1368 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 8, 2026
RUBIROSA
235 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan
Apr 8, 2026
CHARM BAR
448 DEAN STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 8, 2026
ZORBA'S DINER
29-05 23 AVENUE, Queens
Apr 8, 2026
MAMA'S PIZZA
705 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 8, 2026
375 CHICKEN N' FRIES
34-60 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 8, 2026
JOE'S PIZZA
211 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 7, 2026
WHITMANS
500 WEST 30 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 7, 2026
FAT BOYS BURGERS
853 9TH AVE, Manhattan
Apr 7, 2026
WESTSIDE BAGEL
317 WEST 141 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 7, 2026
HOMEMADE TAQUERIA
40-10 JUNCTION BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE Z
Apr 7, 2026
Score: 30
KYURAMEN & TBAAR
315 WEST 46 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 7, 2026
GREENPOINT ORIGINAL PIZZA
93 NORMAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 6, 2026
GUAC TIME
599 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan
Apr 6, 2026
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Violation 20-06: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 20-06 in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 20-06?
- Critical violation. HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-06 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 20-06?
- 3,688 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 20-06, representing 3.33% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 20-06 citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 20-06 citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 20-06?
- 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 20-06 a critical violation?
- Yes, violation 20-06 is a critical violation. Critical violations pose the most serious risk to public health and must be corrected immediately.