Major Violation
Code 15-39
NYC Health Code Violation 15-39 — NYC Health Violation 15-39
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 15-39 is a major violation cited 80 times across New York City that creates conditions supporting bacterial growth and pest activity. Inspectors link this violation to a 25% increase in illness risk and typically require correction within 24–48 hours. The violation is most frequently recorded in Queens and reflects failure to maintain conditions that prevent contamination.
80
Times Cited in NYC
0.07%
of Inspections
Major
Severity Level
Queens
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 15-39?
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 15-39 Most?
Queens
30 citations
Brooklyn
29 citations
Bronx
13 citations
Manhattan
8 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 15-39 (80 total)
LONE WOLF
1089 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
Apr 1, 2026
SLEEPWALK
251 BUSHWICK AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 27, 2026
MEMORIES BAR SHEVROJA
2611 BATH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 4, 2026
LUNA CAFE
601 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx
Jan 17, 2026
LUNA CAFE
601 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx
Jan 17, 2026
LUNA CAFE
601 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx
GRADE N
Jan 17, 2026
Score: 50
THE NARROWS
1037 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 29, 2025
THE NARROWS
1037 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 29, 2025
THE NARROWS
1037 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 29, 2025
THE NARROWS
1037 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 29, 2025
THE NARROWS
1037 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 29, 2025
THE NARROWS
1037 FLUSHING AVENUE, Brooklyn
Dec 29, 2025
CAFE MOCHA
64-08 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 24
CAFE MOCHA
64-08 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 24
CAFE MOCHA
64-08 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens
Dec 12, 2025
Score: 24
NIKKOL'S BAR AND LOUNGE
1507 SILVER STREET, Bronx
Dec 11, 2025
NIKKOL'S BAR AND LOUNGE
1507 SILVER STREET, Bronx
Dec 11, 2025
NIKKOL'S BAR AND LOUNGE
1507 SILVER STREET, Bronx
Dec 11, 2025
MIKE'S TAVERN
88-14 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
Dec 9, 2025
HIYAKE OMAKASE
135 BOWERY, Manhattan
Nov 25, 2025
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Violation 15-39: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 15-39 in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 15-39?
- Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 15-39 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 15-39?
- 80 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 15-39, representing 0.07% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 15-39 citations?
- Queens has the highest number of violation 15-39 citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 15-39?
- 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 15-39 a critical violation?
- No, violation 15-39 is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.