Major Violation
Code 15-21
NYC Health Code Violation 15-21 — NYC Health Violation 15-21
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 15-21 is a major violation involving conditions that support bacterial growth and pest activity, creating contamination risk. Inspectors have cited this violation 263 times across NYC, with the highest frequency in Queens. Studies associate this violation with a 25% increase in foodborne illness risk, and NYC DOHMH requires correction within 24–48 hours.
263
Times Cited in NYC
0.24%
of Inspections
Major
Severity Level
Queens
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 15-21?
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 15-21 Most?
Queens
95 citations
Brooklyn
64 citations
Manhattan
54 citations
Bronx
48 citations
Staten Island
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 15-21 (263 total)
LIQUID
3859 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
LIQUID
3859 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
LIQUID
3859 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Mar 25, 2026
Score: 29
LIQUID
3859 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
LIQUID
3859 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
CHARCOAL GARDENIA
432 MANOR ROAD, Staten Island
Mar 24, 2026
KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN
141 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 7, 2026
VIDA LOUNGE
41-07 99 STREET, Queens
Mar 2, 2026
BLVD
31-17 DITMARS BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 26, 2026
BLVD
31-17 DITMARS BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 26, 2026
BLVD
31-17 DITMARS BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 26, 2026
BLVD
31-17 DITMARS BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 26, 2026
BLVD
31-17 DITMARS BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 26, 2026
BLVD
31-17 DITMARS BOULEVARD, Queens
Feb 26, 2026
UNCUTT BAR & RESTAURANT
7107 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 21, 2026
LEGACY BAR & GRILL
4421 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Feb 5, 2026
HARLEM SHARK BAR
341 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Manhattan
Jan 29, 2026
EL GRAND CHEF
237 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx
Jan 20, 2026
LUNA CAFE
601 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx
Jan 17, 2026
SKYBAR
45-06 PEARSON STREET, Queens
Jan 16, 2026
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Violation 15-21: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 15-21 in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 15-21?
- Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 15-21 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 15-21?
- 263 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 15-21, representing 0.24% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 15-21 citations?
- Queens has the highest number of violation 15-21 citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 15-21?
- 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 15-21 a critical violation?
- No, violation 15-21 is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.