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
1,457 citations
Queens
954 citations
Brooklyn
890 citations
Bronx
320 citations
Staten Island
108 citations
0
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 20-06 (3,688 total)
GRANO DE CAFE
98-12 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 11, 2026
BKLN DINER
5922 AVENUE N, Brooklyn
Feb 10, 2026
SARAVANA BHAVAN
81 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 10, 2026
JERSEY MIKE'S
59-01 MAURICE AVENUE, Queens
Feb 9, 2026
FOK NOODLES
5 CATHERINE STREET, Manhattan
Feb 9, 2026
EMPIRE WOK
1230 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx
Feb 9, 2026
LA COCINITA MIA
442 LORIMER STREET, Brooklyn
Feb 5, 2026
HERITAGE GRAND BAKERY, RESTAURANT & PIZZA BAR
8 WEST 40 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 5, 2026
AMELIE WINE BAR
566 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 5, 2026
GUADALUPE BAR AND GRILL
597 WEST 207 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 5, 2026
PIER 69 MARKET
10 BAY RIDGE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 5, 2026
VILLAGE SQUARE PIZZA II
118 CHRISTOPHER ST WEST, Manhattan
Feb 5, 2026
LIFFY II BAR
5009 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Feb 5, 2026
CASA DI ISACCO
536 9 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 5, 2026
BROOKSIDE MARKET
43-15 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 4, 2026
THE HALAL BROS NY
246-17 JERICHO TURNPIKE, Queens
Feb 4, 2026
CASA ANDREA
318 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Feb 4, 2026
THE CALAVERAS
949 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 3, 2026
HANDSOME RICE
133 EAST 31 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 3, 2026
El TEQUILAZO
172-37 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
Feb 3, 2026
Related Administrative Violations
20-04
NYC Health Code Violation 20-04
Critical
4,793 cited
20-08
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Hot TCS food...
Critical
3,438 cited
20-01
NYC Health Code Violation 20-01
Critical
1,730 cited
20F
NYC Health Code Violation 20F
Critical
179 cited
20D
NYC Health Code Violation 20D
Critical
154 cited
20-05
NYC Health Code Violation 20-05
Critical
146 cited
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.