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
96 citations
Brooklyn
64 citations
Manhattan
55 citations
Bronx
49 citations
Staten Island
2 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 15-21 (263 total)
2 SISTERS 4 BROTHERS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
355 EAST 116 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 28, 2024
Score: 16
TASTE OF THE CITY LOUNGE
903 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Feb 23, 2024
Score: 26
TASTE OF THE CITY LOUNGE
903 FRANKLIN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 23, 2024
BRUNCH HARLEM / ROOM 623
271 WEST 119 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 7, 2024
BRUNCH HARLEM / ROOM 623
271 WEST 119 STREET, Manhattan
Feb 7, 2024
Score: 14
LIMOSNEROS
366 UNION AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jan 29, 2024
KIMOTO ROOFTOP
216 DUFFIELD STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 26, 2024
BACKYARD PIZZA CAFE
2113 AVENUE Z, Brooklyn
Jan 22, 2024
BACKYARD PIZZA CAFE
2113 AVENUE Z, Brooklyn
Jan 22, 2024
Score: 62
SCHIMANSKI NEW YORK
54 NORTH 11 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE N
Jan 5, 2024
Score: 33
Generations
1225 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 28, 2023
Generations
1225 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 28, 2023
Generations
1225 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 28, 2023
Generations
1225 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 28, 2023
Score: 22
Generations
1225 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 28, 2023
Generations
1225 JEROME AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 28, 2023
Score: 22
SEA TO SOUL
2058 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
Nov 22, 2023
Score: 24
SEA TO SOUL
2058 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BOULEVARD, Manhattan
Nov 22, 2023
RAAZ HOOKAH LOUNGE
192-08 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Nov 17, 2023
Score: 91
CASA DEL MAR RESTAURANT
1779 WEBSTER AVENUE, Bronx
Nov 16, 2023
Score: 18
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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.