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
1,452 citations
Queens
948 citations
Brooklyn
888 citations
Bronx
318 citations
Staten Island
107 citations
0
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 20-06 (3,688 total)
FAT BOYS BURGERS
853 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 7, 2026
JOE'S PIZZA
211 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 7, 2026
WESTSIDE BAGEL
317 WEST 141 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 7, 2026
WHITMANS
500 WEST 30 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 7, 2026
OFF PEAK COFFEE
38-19 MAIN STREET, Queens
Apr 6, 2026
GUAC TIME
599 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan
Apr 6, 2026
GREENPOINT ORIGINAL PIZZA
93 NORMAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 6, 2026
RUSSIAN TURKISH BATHS
268 EAST 10 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 6, 2026
GUAC TIME MEXICAN GRILL
41-17 BELL BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 4, 2026
FARMERS PIZZA & GRILL
117-25 FARMERS BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 3, 2026
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
101 FULTON STREET, Manhattan
Apr 2, 2026
KE LAI QIN FLAVORS FISH
136-20 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Apr 2, 2026
HEAVENLY MARKET & PIZZA
1671 YORK AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 2, 2026
GREGORYS COFFEE
520 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 2, 2026
JOHNNY DELI & GROCERY
132-07 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Apr 2, 2026
NAWABI BHOJ
1257 FULTON STREET, Brooklyn
Apr 2, 2026
CUT BY WOLFGANG PUCK
99 CHURCH STREET, Manhattan
Apr 1, 2026
OBAO
647 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Apr 1, 2026
168 HK
41-42A MAIN STREET, Queens
Apr 1, 2026
333 LOUNGE
333 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 1, 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.