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)
NIKKOL'S BAR AND LOUNGE
1507 SILVER STREET, Bronx
Dec 11, 2025
KLOUD
433 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, Manhattan
Dec 3, 2025
KLOUD
433 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, Manhattan
Dec 3, 2025
KLOUD
433 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, Manhattan
Dec 3, 2025
NUNU BAR
38 AVENUE O, Brooklyn
Dec 2, 2025
TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN
236 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
Nov 24, 2025
Score: 33
TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN
236 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
Nov 24, 2025
CHINA BAR
133-48 37 AVENUE, Queens
Nov 22, 2025
CHINA BAR
133-48 37 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE Z
Nov 22, 2025
Score: 18
PARLAY CAFE
1780 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 21, 2025
PARLAY CAFE
1780 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE A
Nov 21, 2025
Score: 11
BLUE ANGEL
112-51 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
Nov 19, 2025
CORNER CAFE
628 MIDLAND AVENUE, Staten Island
GRADE Z
Nov 19, 2025
Score: 20
BLUE ANGEL
112-51 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Nov 19, 2025
Score: 12
CORNER CAFE
628 MIDLAND AVENUE, Staten Island
Nov 19, 2025
VICE LOUNGE
211 KINGS HIGHWAY, Brooklyn
Nov 18, 2025
Score: 46
ONE BAR AND LOUNGE
125-17 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Nov 15, 2025
TROPIX LOUNGE
115-88 LEFFERTS BOULEVARD, Queens
Nov 15, 2025
ONE BAR AND LOUNGE
125-17 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD, Queens
CLOSED
Nov 15, 2025
Score: 139
PANDA HARLEM
2331 12 AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 14, 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.