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)
THE RABBIT HOLE
38-04 BROADWAY, Queens
Sep 11, 2025
Score: 28
LUNA CAFE
601 EAST 187 STREET, Bronx
Aug 30, 2025
KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN
141 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan
Aug 29, 2025
KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN
141 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan
GRADE N
Aug 29, 2025
Score: 40
NUNU BAR
38 AVENUE O, Brooklyn
GRADE Z
Aug 15, 2025
Score: 46
NUNU BAR
38 AVENUE O, Brooklyn
Aug 15, 2025
MULBERRY STREET BAR
176 1/2 MULBERRY STREET, Manhattan
Aug 9, 2025
Score: 33
ONE AND ONE
12 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 6, 2025
ONE AND ONE
12 1 AVENUE, Manhattan
Jun 6, 2025
Score: 53
AROMA CAFE
4331 KATONAH AVENUE, Bronx
Jun 5, 2025
Score: 32
LEFT HAND PATH
89 WYCKOFF AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jun 5, 2025
AROMA CAFE
4331 KATONAH AVENUE, Bronx
Jun 5, 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
PK&BL
1808 HONE AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Apr 28, 2025
Score: 21
PK&BL
1808 HONE AVENUE, Bronx
Apr 28, 2025
CAFFE CAFE
8401 3 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 26, 2025
THE GARDEN BAR & GRILL
140 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 19, 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.