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
55 citations
Bronx
49 citations
Staten Island
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 15-21 (263 total)
TANTRA LOUNGE
35-50 31 STREET, Queens
Oct 28, 2023
Score: 30
KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN
141 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 18, 2023
GEISHA ASIAN CUISINE & LOUNGE
3470 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Oct 16, 2023
Score: 13
GEISHA ASIAN CUISINE & LOUNGE
3470 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Oct 16, 2023
LOU LOU LOUNGE
1836 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 13, 2023
LOST IN PARADISE / THE NEWSROOM
11-01 43 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
Oct 5, 2023
Score: 60
MAMA TACO
880 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Oct 2, 2023
Score: 68
MAMA TACO
880 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 2, 2023
MAMA TACO
880 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Oct 2, 2023
Score: 68
KHALLE BAR AND GRILL
3638 BAILEY AVENUE, Bronx
Sep 28, 2023
KHALLE BAR AND GRILL
3638 BAILEY AVENUE, Bronx
Sep 28, 2023
KHALLE BAR AND GRILL
3638 BAILEY AVENUE, Bronx
Sep 28, 2023
KHALLE BAR AND GRILL
3638 BAILEY AVENUE, Bronx
Sep 28, 2023
VANITY
77-14 QUEENS BOULEVARD, Queens
Sep 20, 2023
LOS PRIMOS
698 ALLERTON AVENUE, Bronx
Aug 24, 2023
Score: 40
MISTER CHICKEN
73-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
Aug 24, 2023
LOS PRIMOS
698 ALLERTON AVENUE, Bronx
Aug 24, 2023
GEISHA ASIAN CUISINE & LOUNGE
3470 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Aug 19, 2023
LITTLE STREET LOUNGE
126 HAMILTON PLACE, Manhattan
Aug 12, 2023
THE MORGAN
2 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 28, 2023
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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.