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)
TAP BEER
1781 SHEEPSHEAD BAY ROAD, Brooklyn
Oct 24, 2024
TAP BEER
1781 SHEEPSHEAD BAY ROAD, Brooklyn
Oct 24, 2024
Score: 120
LOVELL'S GUIDING LIGHT
148-33 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
Oct 12, 2024
LOVELL'S GUIDING LIGHT
148-33 HILLSIDE AVENUE, Queens
GRADE N
Oct 12, 2024
Score: 19
THE BRONX PUBLIC
170 WEST 231 STREET, Bronx
GRADE N
Oct 9, 2024
Score: 51
THE BRONX PUBLIC
170 WEST 231 STREET, Bronx
Oct 9, 2024
OCHO RIOS SEAFOOD & LOUNGE
1810 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 4, 2024
Score: 106
OCHO RIOS SEAFOOD & LOUNGE
1810 FLATBUSH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 4, 2024
NOSTRAND STATION BAR & LOUNGE
822 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 18, 2024
NOSTRAND STATION BAR & LOUNGE
822 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Sep 18, 2024
Score: 5
LAMBDA LOUNGE
2256 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
Sep 18, 2024
LUNA CAFE
601 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx
Sep 5, 2024
Score: 22
LUNA CAFE
601 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx
Sep 5, 2024
PRIVITY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
1538 WEBSTER AVENUE, Bronx
Sep 4, 2024
BLVCK GAMING LOUNGE
3072 BRIGHTON 1 STREET, Brooklyn
Sep 3, 2024
CARAMBA BAR & GRILL
1051 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
Aug 1, 2024
CARAMBA BAR & GRILL
1051 SAINT NICHOLAS AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Aug 1, 2024
Score: 20
DRIFT BK RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
4315 FARRAGUT ROAD, Brooklyn
Jun 28, 2024
ROUND 2 CAFE
1165 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn
CLOSED
Jun 28, 2024
Score: 92
DRIFT BK RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
4315 FARRAGUT ROAD, Brooklyn
Jun 28, 2024
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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.