Major Violation
Code 15-42
NYC Health Code Violation 15-42 — NYC Health Violation 15-42
Overview
NYC Health Code Violation 15-42 is a major violation involving conditions that support bacterial growth and pest activity, creating contamination risk. According to NYC DOHMH data, restaurants cited for this violation show a 25% increase in associated illness risk. Correction is required within 24 to 48 hours, and the violation has been cited 139 times across NYC since records began, with Manhattan accounting for the highest number of citations.
139
Times Cited in NYC
0.13%
of Inspections
Major
Severity Level
Manhattan
Most Common Borough
What is Violation 15-42?
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 15-42 Most?
Manhattan
41 citations
Queens
34 citations
Brooklyn
33 citations
Bronx
26 citations
Staten Island
5 citations
Restaurants Cited for Violation 15-42 (139 total)
LONE WOLF
1089 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
Apr 1, 2026
LONE WOLF
1089 BROADWAY, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Apr 1, 2026
Score: 13
LIQUID
3859 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
LIQUID
3859 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Mar 25, 2026
KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN
141 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE Z
Mar 7, 2026
Score: 46
CALIFORNIA SPORTS BAR
82-18 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Mar 6, 2026
Score: 13
MADE IN MEXICO
3950 10 AVENUE, Manhattan
Feb 28, 2026
RED BEAR LOUNGE
1480 MACE AVENUE, Bronx
Feb 18, 2026
LEGACY BAR & GRILL
4421 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Feb 5, 2026
HOME OF ASTORIA (HOA)
28-49 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Jan 23, 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
Jan 17, 2026
LUNA CAFE
601 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx
Jan 17, 2026
CARIBBEAN ROTI EXPRESS
173-21 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens
Jan 13, 2026
HARLEM SHARK BAR
341 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Manhattan
Jan 8, 2026
GRANDE CAFFE
63 NEW DORP PLAZA NORTH, Staten Island
Jan 7, 2026
LIVING ROOM
178 AVENUE U, Brooklyn
Dec 30, 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
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Violation 15-42: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is violation 15-42 in NYC restaurants?
- Violation of NYC Health Code requirements
- How serious is violation 15-42?
- Major violation. CONTAMINATION RISK: This violation supports conditions allowing bacterial growth and pest activity. NYC Health Code Violation 15-42 violations associated with 25% increase in illness risk. Correction required within 24-48 hours.
- How many NYC restaurants have been cited for violation 15-42?
- 139 NYC restaurant inspections have included violation 15-42, representing 0.13% of all inspections with violations.
- Which borough has the most violation 15-42 citations?
- Manhattan has the highest number of violation 15-42 citations among NYC boroughs.
- What must a restaurant do to fix violation 15-42?
- 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 15-42 a critical violation?
- No, violation 15-42 is classified as a major violation. However, all violations must be corrected to maintain a passing health grade.