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)
JAQUELINE'S LOUNGE
1201 MANOR AVENUE, Bronx
Mar 7, 2025
Score: 7
JAQUELINE'S LOUNGE
1201 MANOR AVENUE, Bronx
Mar 7, 2025
EMMONS PALACE
2265 EMMONS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 26, 2025
Score: 67
EXQUISITE VIBEZ RESTAURANT BAR & LOUNGE
2308 AC POWELL BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE C
Feb 25, 2025
Score: 40
TAQUERIA EMILIO 2
667 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx
Feb 18, 2025
EAGLES BAR & GRILL
68-69 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
Feb 13, 2025
MORENA RESTAURANT
2151 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
Jan 21, 2025
MORENA RESTAURANT
2151 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE B
Jan 21, 2025
Score: 19
EL SAZON IDEAL RESTAURANT
148 WEST BURNSIDE AVENUE, Bronx
Jan 17, 2025
EL SAZON IDEAL RESTAURANT
148 WEST BURNSIDE AVENUE, Bronx
Jan 17, 2025
Score: 20
TRU ASTORIA
35-19 DITMARS BOULEVARD, Queens
Dec 27, 2024
TRU ASTORIA
35-19 DITMARS BOULEVARD, Queens
Dec 27, 2024
Score: 26
D-GARDEN CARIBBEAN BAR & GRILL
4617 AVENUE D, Brooklyn
Dec 19, 2024
D-GARDEN CARIBBEAN BAR & GRILL
4617 AVENUE D, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Dec 19, 2024
Score: 13
KIMOTO ROOFTOP
216 DUFFIELD STREET, Brooklyn
Dec 18, 2024
CARIBBEAN CABANA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
116-02 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Dec 2, 2024
ABBA BAR & GRILL
492 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Nov 20, 2024
ABBA BAR & GRILL
492 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 20, 2024
Score: 12
KINANM LOUNGE
856 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 25, 2024
KINANM LOUNGE
856 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 25, 2024
Score: 25
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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.