16 Handles
Going back to 2023, 16 Handles has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 16 Handles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 16 Handles on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 16 Handles?
Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 16 Handles.
How does 16 Handles compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
16 Handles most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.
Has 16 Handles' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 16 Handles have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 16 Handles means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 16 Handles inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 16 Handles is inspected around two times per year on average.