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)
HIYAKE OMAKASE
135 BOWERY, Manhattan
Nov 25, 2025
Score: 19
CHINA BAR
133-48 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Nov 22, 2025
Score: 18
FROG
358 MARCUS GARVEY BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
Nov 8, 2025
FROG
358 MARCUS GARVEY BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 8, 2025
Score: 5
BROOKLYN ICE HOUSE
318 VAN BRUNT STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 2, 2025
Score: 20
BROOKLYN ICE HOUSE
318 VAN BRUNT STREET, Brooklyn
Oct 2, 2025
AVENUE CAFE
35-27 30 AVENUE, Queens
Sep 20, 2025
MILO'S YARD
564 SENECA AVENUE, Queens
Sep 12, 2025
MILO'S YARD
564 SENECA AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Sep 12, 2025
Score: 11
LUNA CAFE
601 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx
Aug 30, 2025
RELAX LOUNGE
68-17 FOREST AVENUE, Queens
Aug 15, 2025
RELAX LOUNGE
68-17 FOREST AVENUE, Queens
GRADE C
Aug 15, 2025
Score: 38
MULBERRY STREET BAR
176 1/2 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan
Aug 9, 2025
MULBERRY STREET BAR
176 1/2 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan
Aug 9, 2025
Score: 33
ZUI DE YI
714 59 STREET, Brooklyn
Jun 11, 2025
ZUI DE YI
714 59 STREET, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Jun 11, 2025
Score: 12
LEFT HAND PATH
89 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 5, 2025
Score: 22
AROMA CAFE
4331 KATONAH AVENUE, Bronx
Jun 5, 2025
LEFT HAND PATH
89 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 5, 2025
AROMA CAFE
4331 KATONAH AVENUE, Bronx
Jun 5, 2025
Score: 32
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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.