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New York City violation 06F: Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Official wording (NYC Health Department): Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
In the current data this code was cited 5,360 times at 4,727 restaurants. 5,360 of those citations (100%) were flagged critical. New York City treats critical violations as those more likely to contribute to foodborne illness.
Citations by year
| Year | Times cited |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 102 |
| 2023 | 637 |
| 2024 | 1,465 |
| 2025 | 1,503 |
| 2026 | 1,635 |
Most recent citations
Establishments where this code most recently appeared. A citation reflects one inspection on one date.
- Dunkin, 1575 Flatbush Avenue (Nov 2, 2026)
- Dinastia Ecuadorian Food Ii, 394 Bedford Avenue (Nov 2, 2026)
- Uno Pizzeria & Grill, 37-11 35 Avenue (Nov 2, 2026)
- Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen, 42-44 Crescent Street (Nov 2, 2026)
- Crown Fried Chicken, 818 Nostrand Avenue (Oct 30, 2026)
- David's Brisket House, 533 Nostrand Avenue (Oct 30, 2026)
- Michely, 169 West Tremont Avenue (Oct 30, 2026)
- Due Fratelli Forest Hills, 101-16 Queens Boulevard (Oct 30, 2026)
- Gruencbaum's Bakery, 5663 Riverdale Avenue (Oct 30, 2026)
- Make Manifest Cafe, 382 Tompkins Avenue (Oct 29, 2026)
- Cafe Valdez, 40-15 Junction Boulevard (Oct 29, 2026)
- Tacos Y Quesadillas Mexico, 104-40 Corona Avenue (Oct 29, 2026)
- Brooklyn National Deli, 625 8 Avenue (Oct 29, 2026)
- Country Donuts, 4357 Amboy Road (Oct 29, 2026)
- Dunkin, 1650 Richmond Avenue (Oct 29, 2026)
How New York City inspections are scored
Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), “DOHMH New York City Restaurant Inspection Results” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 4, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026.