Major Violation Code 15-27

NYC Health Code Violation 15-27 — NYC Health Violation 15-27

Overview

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363
Times Cited in NYC
0.33%
of Inspections
Major
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough

What is Violation 15-27?

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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

Which Boroughs See Violation 15-27 Most?

Manhattan
212 citations
Brooklyn
93 citations
Queens
48 citations
Staten Island
10 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 15-27 (363 total)

THE MUFFIN CAFE
222 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
THE MUFFIN CAFE
222 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
GOOP KITCHEN
356 DEVOE STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 24, 2026
GOOP KITCHEN
356 DEVOE STREET, Brooklyn
Mar 24, 2026
WU LOU LOUNGE
1073 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 20, 2026
SHAKE SHACK
GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL, Manhattan
Mar 11, 2026
EASTERN DISTRICT
370 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 10, 2026
STARBUCKS COFFEE
2 WORLD TRADE CENTER, Manhattan
Mar 5, 2026
AUNTIE ANNE'S
185 GREENWICH STREET, Manhattan
Feb 27, 2026
MALTA COFFEE
1045 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 26, 2026
MALTA COFFEE
1045 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 26, 2026
MALTA COFFEE
1045 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 26, 2026
MALTA COFFEE
1045 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 26, 2026
MALTA COFFEE
1045 LEXINGTON AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 26, 2026
POPPY'S - PASTRY KITCHEN
191 COLUMBIA STREET, Brooklyn
Feb 18, 2026
INSOMNIA COOKIES
482 3 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 2, 2026
OKTOBERFEST
3087 BRIGHTON 4 STREET, Brooklyn
Feb 2, 2026
OKTOBERFEST
3087 BRIGHTON 4 STREET, Brooklyn
Feb 2, 2026
BAZU! BY SUPERWOW COFFEE
41 DIVISION STREET, Manhattan
Jan 27, 2026
TACO SANTANA
301 KEAP STREET, Brooklyn
Jan 27, 2026

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Violation 15-27: Frequently Asked Questions

What is violation 15-27 in NYC restaurants?
Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
How serious is violation 15-27?
Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 15-27 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 15-27?
363 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 15-27, representing 0.33% of all inspections with violations.
Which borough has the most violation 15-27 citations?
Manhattan has the highest number of violation 15-27 citations among NYC boroughs.
What must a restaurant do to fix violation 15-27?
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 15-27 a critical violation?
No, violation 15-27 is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.