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)
CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR
109-08 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
Sep 2, 2025
CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR
109-08 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
Sep 2, 2025
LUNA CAFE
601 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx
Aug 30, 2025
QUEENS COFFEE SHOP
108-45 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Aug 29, 2025
Score: 61
KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN
141 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Aug 29, 2025
Score: 40
KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN
141 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan
Aug 29, 2025
QUEENS COFFEE SHOP
108-45 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Aug 29, 2025
DYCKMAN BILLIARDS CAFE
100 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan
Aug 25, 2025
AGUA E' COCO BAR & GRILL
3132 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE A
Aug 18, 2025
Score: 7
AGUA E' COCO BAR & GRILL
3132 EAST TREMONT AVENUE, Bronx
Aug 18, 2025
MAMA TACO
5025 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jul 24, 2025
Score: 36
MAMA TACO
5025 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Jul 24, 2025
RICO CHIMI
1492 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 30
THE 6
1026 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx
Jul 16, 2025
THE 6
1026 CASTLE HILL AVENUE, Bronx
CLOSED
Jul 16, 2025
Score: 63
RICO CHIMI
1492 MYRTLE AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 16, 2025
FITOOR
179-22 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
Jul 3, 2025
FITOOR
179-22 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
Jul 3, 2025
FITOOR
179-22 UNION TURNPIKE, Queens
Jul 3, 2025
Score: 47
TINA'S EXOTIC LOUNGE & COCTAIL BAR
116-02 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Jun 10, 2025
Score: 25
Related General Violation Violations
19-06
NYC Health Code Violation 19-06
Critical
1,870 cited
16-02
NYC Health Code Violation 16-02
Major
1,115 cited
19-10
NYC Health Code Violation 19-10
Critical
851 cited
19-07
NYC Health Code Violation 19-07
Critical
531 cited
16-03
NYC Health Code Violation 16-03
Major
477 cited
18-11
NYC Health Code Violation 18-11
Critical
468 cited
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.