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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

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)

LOONG NOODLE
28 SAINT MARKS PLACE, Manhattan
Mar 30, 2026
KUZINA THE GREEK KITCHEN
895 HUGUENOT AVENUE, Staten Island
Mar 28, 2026
THE BREW INN
924 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 27, 2026
THE BREW INN
924 MANHATTAN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 27, 2026
Score: 24
TUE THAI FOOD
3 GREENWICH AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 26, 2026
DELI EL CHAPINCITO
168 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 26, 2026
SOULKOFA
235 RALPH AVE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Mar 26, 2026
Score: 67
POTBELLY
22 EAST 17 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 26, 2026
LOULOU
176 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 26, 2026
LOULOU
176 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 26, 2026
Score: 88
HUDSON CLEARWATER
447 HUDSON STREET, Manhattan
Mar 26, 2026
SOULKOFA
235 RALPH AVE, Brooklyn
Mar 26, 2026
FAY DA BAKERY
321 6 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
MURPHY'S BAR
45-01 23 AVENUE, Queens
Mar 25, 2026
THE OAKLEAF
4280 KATONAH AVENUE, Bronx
Mar 25, 2026
EL PATRON RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
520 BAY STREET, Staten Island
Mar 25, 2026
PIZZA SPOT HELLS KITCHEN
754 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
BRASS RIZ & GRILL EXPRESS
227-02/08 LINDEN BLVD, Queens
Mar 25, 2026
TRAMWAY DINER
1079 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 24, 2026
INDIAN ACCENT
123 WEST 56 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 24, 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.