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.
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)
ORBITAL KITCHENS EAST WILLIAMSBURG
356 DEVOE STREET, Brooklyn
Dec 9, 2025
ORBITAL KITCHENS EAST WILLIAMSBURG
356 DEVOE STREET, Brooklyn
Dec 9, 2025
ORBITAL KITCHENS EAST WILLIAMSBURG
356 DEVOE STREET, Brooklyn
Dec 9, 2025
ORBITAL KITCHENS EAST WILLIAMSBURG
356 DEVOE STREET, Brooklyn
Dec 9, 2025
167 DOMINICAN DELI GROCERY INC
104 EAST 167 STREET, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 8, 2025
Score: 70
167 DOMINICAN DELI GROCERY INC
104 EAST 167 STREET, Bronx
Dec 8, 2025
DISTRICT 385
57-36 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens
Oct 10, 2025
MAY WAH FAST FOOD
190 HESTER STREET, Manhattan
Oct 7, 2025
MAY WAH FAST FOOD
190 HESTER STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Oct 7, 2025
Score: 32
ANISE
3511 JOHNSON AVENUE, Bronx
Sep 30, 2025
Score: 84
ANISE
3511 JOHNSON AVENUE, Bronx
Sep 30, 2025
SALSA CON FUEGO
2297 CEDAR AVENUE, Bronx
Sep 13, 2025
THE OAKLEAF
4280 KATONAH AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE B
Sep 13, 2025
Score: 22
THE COTTAGE TAVERN
108-07 72 AVENUE, Queens
Sep 13, 2025
THE OAKLEAF
4280 KATONAH AVENUE, Bronx
Sep 13, 2025
CAFFE CAFE
8401 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 6, 2025
LUNA CAFE
601 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx
Aug 30, 2025
VIVIR LOUNGE
625 CRESCENT AVENUE, Bronx
Aug 30, 2025
CAFE BRONCO
2155 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Bronx
Aug 27, 2025
CAFE BRONCO
2155 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Bronx
Aug 27, 2025
Score: 37
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Violation 15-37: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 15-37 in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- 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.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 15-37?
- 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 15-37 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.