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)
ROUND 2 CAFE
1165 UTICA AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 28, 2024
DRIFT BK RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
4315 FARRAGUT ROAD, Brooklyn
Jun 28, 2024
DRIFT BK RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
4315 FARRAGUT ROAD, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jun 28, 2024
Score: 26
LARRY FLYNT'S HUSTLER CLUB
639641 WEST 51 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 1, 2024
LARRY FLYNT'S HUSTLER CLUB
639641 WEST 51 STREET, Manhattan
Jun 1, 2024
Score: 22
GEMINI'S LOUNGE
107-23 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
May 31, 2024
LIVING ROOM SUSHI & STEAK HOUSE
192 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
May 30, 2024
TROPICAL RESTAURANT/GO NATURAL
88-18/20 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
May 20, 2024
TROPICAL RESTAURANT/GO NATURAL
88-18/20 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
May 20, 2024
Score: 41
SEAWALK RESTAURANT
261 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan
May 13, 2024
SEAWALK RESTAURANT
261 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
May 13, 2024
Score: 47
SEAWALK RESTAURANT
261 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan
May 13, 2024
E SQUARED CAFE
240 PAGE AVENUE, Staten Island
May 1, 2024
LLIANA'S BAR LOUNGE
15-11A COLLEGE POINT BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 15, 2024
ROCCA, CAFE-LOUNGE
2712 EMMONS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 4, 2024
Score: 28
ROCCA, CAFE-LOUNGE
2712 EMMONS AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 4, 2024
INTRIGUE BAR AND RESTAURANT
222-18 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 3, 2024
Score: 29
OVEN GRILL & CHILL
42-12 BROADWAY, Queens
Mar 28, 2024
2 SISTERS 4 BROTHERS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
355 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 28, 2024
2 SISTERS 4 BROTHERS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
355 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 28, 2024
Score: 16
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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.