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
1,452 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)

GREGORYS COFFEE
775 6 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 16, 2026
POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN
1159 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 16, 2026
FRIED DAY
229 BROAD STREET, Staten Island
Mar 12, 2026
AMYLOS TAVERNA
33-19 BROADWAY, Queens
Mar 12, 2026
LORE
441 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 11, 2026
LITTLE RASCAL
163 ELIZABETH STREET, Manhattan
Mar 10, 2026
BANHMIGOS
643 VANDERBILT AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 10, 2026
LITTLE RASCAL
163 ELIZABETH STREET, Manhattan
Mar 10, 2026
Score: 47
KFC
1453 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
Mar 10, 2026
BLONDIES
212 WEST 79 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 9, 2026
JOYPOT
23-10 JACKSON AVENUE, Queens
CLOSED
Mar 9, 2026
Score: 59
SHIRAZI KARAHI
259-17 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
Mar 9, 2026
NY BAKERY & DESSERTS
1580 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Mar 9, 2026
SHIRAZI KARAHI
259-17 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
Mar 9, 2026
Score: 36
FRESH HOT J PIZZA
514 EAST 138 STREET, Bronx
Mar 9, 2026
JOYPOT
23-10 JACKSON AVENUE, Queens
Mar 9, 2026
BKLYN PIZZA
36 RALPH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 9, 2026
QUEENS BAGEL AND DELICATESSEN
115-18 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 6, 2026
OH DUMPLINGS
108 SOUTH OXFORD STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 6, 2026
SOPHIE'S CUBAN CUISINE
76 FULTON STREET, Manhattan
Mar 5, 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.