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)
PANDA HARLEM
2331 12 AVENUE, Manhattan
Nov 14, 2025
FROG
358 MARCUS GARVEY BOULEVARD, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Nov 8, 2025
Score: 5
PreGame Dyckman
104 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan
Nov 7, 2025
PreGame Dyckman
104 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan
Nov 7, 2025
PreGame Dyckman
104 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan
GRADE N
Nov 7, 2025
Score: 36
PreGame Dyckman
104 DYCKMAN STREET, Manhattan
Nov 7, 2025
SAVVY BISTRO AND BAR
710 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 23, 2025
SAVVY BISTRO AND BAR
710 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 23, 2025
Score: 23
PRIME ASTORIA
40-06 ASTORIA BOULEVARD, Queens
Oct 19, 2025
MARAVILLA BILLIARDS AND BAR
3428 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Oct 17, 2025
MARAVILLA BILLIARDS AND BAR
3428 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Oct 17, 2025
MARAVILLA BILLIARDS AND BAR
3428 BROADWAY, Manhattan
Oct 17, 2025
DISTRICT 385
57-36 MYRTLE AVENUE, Queens
Oct 10, 2025
CYPRESS CAFE & BAR
1702 STANHOPE STREET, Queens
Oct 4, 2025
Score: 36
CYPRESS CAFE & BAR
1702 STANHOPE STREET, Queens
Oct 4, 2025
THE GARDEN BAR & GRILL
140 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 1, 2025
THE GARDEN BAR & GRILL
140 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE B
Oct 1, 2025
Score: 19
AVENUE CAFE
35-27 30 AVENUE, Queens
Sep 20, 2025
GRANDE CAFFE
63 NEW DORP PLAZA NORTH, Staten Island
Sep 18, 2025
GRANDE CAFFE
63 NEW DORP PLAZA NORTH, Staten Island
Sep 18, 2025
Score: 18
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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.