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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

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)

OCEAN PRIME
64-14 FLUSHING AVENUE, Queens
May 23, 2025
OCEAN PRIME
64-14 FLUSHING AVENUE, Queens
May 23, 2025
Score: 25
PK&BL
1808 HONE AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 28, 2025
PK&BL
1808 HONE AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 28, 2025
PK&BL
1808 HONE AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 28, 2025
CAFFE CAFE
8401 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 26, 2025
ROGNER CAFE & LOUNGE
63-59 FOREST AVENUE, Queens
Mar 19, 2025
ROGNER CAFE & LOUNGE
63-59 FOREST AVENUE, Queens
Mar 19, 2025
Score: 30
EXQUISITE VIBEZ RESTAURANT BAR & LOUNGE
2308 AC POWELL BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE C
Feb 25, 2025
Score: 40
MEMORIES BAR SHEVROJA
2611 BATH AVENUE, Brooklyn
Feb 22, 2025
EAGLES BAR & GRILL
68-69 FRESH POND ROAD, Queens
Feb 13, 2025
TOKYO YA
36-06 DITMARS BOULEVARD, Queens
Jan 29, 2025
TOKYO YA
36-06 DITMARS BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE A
Jan 29, 2025
Score: 13
RELAX LOUNGE
68-17 FOREST AVENUE, Queens
Jan 15, 2025
CHRIS RESTAURANT
115-15 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
Jan 14, 2025
CHRIS RESTAURANT
115-15 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2025
Score: 12
SUNRISE SUNSET
351 EVERGREEN AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 23, 2024
C&C ITALIAN DELI II
80-19 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens
Oct 1, 2024
MAI TAIS TIKI BAR & KITCHEN
1087 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
Sep 25, 2024
DRAGON KING
1078 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Sep 19, 2024

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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.