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)
RICOTTA COFFEE
513 ALBANY AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 4, 2026
JONGRO BBQ MARKET AYCE
18 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan
Mar 4, 2026
TIGER SUGAR
135-45 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Mar 4, 2026
POPEYES
1351 FOREST AVENUE, Staten Island
Mar 3, 2026
MAHARAJA QUALITY SWEETS
73-10 37 AVENUE, Queens
Mar 3, 2026
ROYAL QUEEN ()
136-20 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Mar 3, 2026
PATSON BAGEL PLUS
70-39 PARSONS BOULEVARD, Queens
Mar 3, 2026
ROYAL QUEEN ()
136-20 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Mar 3, 2026
Score: 35
TROPICAL TASTE RESTAURANT & BAKERY
1426 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 2, 2026
KENNEDY FRIED CHICKEN
638 EAST 169 STREET, Bronx
Mar 2, 2026
SAFIR BAKERY & CAFE
1803 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
Mar 2, 2026
KAEW JAO JORM
800 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 2, 2026
COLUMBUS CAFE
556 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 27, 2026
KAILASH PARBAT
99 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 26, 2026
SPOT DESSERT BAR
39-16 PRINCE STREET, Queens
Feb 26, 2026
TAL BAGELS DELI
975979 FIRST AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 26, 2026
TABATA
1435 2 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 26, 2026
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #3742
136-61 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Feb 26, 2026
LINDENS
2 RENWICK STREET, Manhattan
Feb 25, 2026
DD SOUP DUMPLING
321A W 42ND ST, Manhattan
Feb 25, 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.