How serious is violation 15-37?

Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 15-37 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.

How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 15-37?

228 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 15-37, representing 0.21% of all inspections with violations.

Which borough has the most violation 15-37 citations?

Manhattan has the highest number of violation 15-37 citations among NYC boroughs.

Is violation 15-37 a critical violation?

No, violation 15-37 is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.

Major Violation Code 15-37

NYC Health Code Violation 15-37 — NYC Health Violation 15-37

Overview

NYC Health Code Violation 15-37 is a major violation involving conditions that allow bacterial growth and pest activity, creating a contamination risk in food service environments. Inspectors cite this violation approximately 228 times across NYC, most frequently in Manhattan, and require correction within 24–48 hours. Research associates this violation type with a 25% increase in foodborne illness risk, making it a significant public health concern that NYC DOHMH prioritizes for rapid remediation.

228

Times Cited in NYC

0.21%

of Inspections

Major

Severity Level

Manhattan

Most Common Borough

What is Violation 15-37?

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 15-37 Most?

Manhattan

105 citations

Bronx

85 citations

Queens

22 citations

Brooklyn

16 citations

Staten Island

1 citations

Restaurants Cited for Violation 15-37 (228 total)

ROSA MEXICANO

1889 BROADWAY, Manhattan

Jan 6, 2026

ROSA MEXICANO

1889 BROADWAY, Manhattan

Jan 6, 2026

ROSA MEXICANO

1889 BROADWAY, Manhattan

Jan 6, 2026

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