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)
THE MORGAN
2 KNICKERBOCKER AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 28, 2023
CLUB RECREATIVO LOS AMIGOS
501 WEST 207 STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Jul 12, 2023
Score: 37
ZULA
3052 WEST 21 STREET, Brooklyn
Jun 29, 2023
LORA SPORTS BAR
163 MARCY AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 16, 2023
THE CORNER BAR
38-01 69 STREET, Queens
Jun 1, 2023
Score: 32
THE CORNER BAR
38-01 69 STREET, Queens
Jun 1, 2023
THE CORNER BAR
38-01 69 STREET, Queens
Jun 1, 2023
HALSEY ALE HOUSE
1204 HALSEY STREET, Brooklyn
May 22, 2023
Score: 23
LOQMA CAFE
1509 VOORHIES AVENUE, Brooklyn
May 16, 2023
LOQMA CAFE
1509 VOORHIES AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
May 16, 2023
Score: 9
CHINITO LATINO
122 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan
May 11, 2023
Score: 40
MARRAKESH
25-39 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Apr 25, 2023
Score: 10
MARRAKESH
25-39 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Apr 25, 2023
LAMBDA LOUNGE
2256 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
Apr 22, 2023
SKINNY CANTINA
703 WEST 133 STREET, Manhattan
Apr 18, 2023
TAJ MAHAL LOUNGE
25-27 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Apr 5, 2023
TAJ MAHAL LOUNGE
25-27 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
GRADE A
Apr 5, 2023
Score: 12
HARLEM BAR-B-Q / NABE HARLEM
2367 8 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 22, 2023
Score: 26
CITY SNOOKER POOL HOUSE
75-32 BROADWAY, Queens
GRADE A
Mar 22, 2023
Score: 12
EL ZOCALO
40-10 83 STREET, Queens
Mar 22, 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.