New York City, NY - An inspection on 07/28/2025 at the 6 uncovered significant health code violations.
The dining establishment functions from 1026 Castle Hill Avenue in Castle Hill, a well-trafficked section of New York City recognized for its restaurant culture.
The inspection details: "10f. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and." These circumstances require correction according to industry standards.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Industry best practices require establishments to maintain rigorous cleaning schedules and equipment maintenance Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. Per FDA Sanitation Standards, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has mandated that the 6 immediately address all identified violations before resuming normal operations. A follow-up inspection has been scheduled to verify compliance.
This incident highlights the critical importance of rigorous food safety protocols in commercial food service. Local residents are encouraged to review public inspection records when making dining decisions.
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| NTA | BX59 |
| ZIPCODE | 10472 |
| STREET | CASTLE HILL AVENUE |
| Community Board | 209 |
| Latitude | 40.828178942677 |
| CAMIS | 50125333 |
| Longitude | -73.85015446543 |
| Census Tract | 007800 |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| DBA | THE 6 |
| BORO | Bronx |
| BUILDING | 1026 |
| SCORE | 63 |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection |
| PHONE | 9177034518 |
| Council District | 18 |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Caribbean |
| BIN | 2115745 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/16/2025 |
| BBL | 2038150006 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 06D; 15-21; 08A; 04N; 04A; 05F; 02G |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed; rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. || 15-21: Flavored tobacco products sold; offered for sale || 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents; insects or other pests. || 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies; blow flies; bottle flies; flesh flies; drain flies; Phorid flies and fruit flies. || 04A: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. || 05F: Insufficient or no hot holding; cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures || 02G: Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation. |
This inspection was conducted on July 28, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. | 15-21: Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale | 08A: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. | 04N: Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies. | 04A: Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. | 05F: Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures | 02G: Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
