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 GARDEN BAR & GRILL
140 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 19, 2025
THE GARDEN BAR & GRILL
140 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn
Apr 19, 2025
Score: 33
SHENANIGAN'S PUB
802 CATON AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 26, 2025
SHENANIGAN'S PUB
802 CATON AVENUE, Brooklyn
Mar 26, 2025
Score: 18
EXQUISITE VIBEZ RESTAURANT BAR & LOUNGE
2308 AC POWELL BOULEVARD, Manhattan
Feb 25, 2025
EXQUISITE VIBEZ RESTAURANT BAR & LOUNGE
2308 AC POWELL BOULEVARD, Manhattan
GRADE C
Feb 25, 2025
Score: 40
CHRIS RESTAURANT
115-15 LIBERTY AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Jan 14, 2025
Score: 12
GOTA LOUNGE
136 EAST 174 STREET, Bronx
Dec 10, 2024
GOTA LOUNGE
136 EAST 174 STREET, Bronx
Dec 10, 2024
GOTA LOUNGE
136 EAST 174 STREET, Bronx
Dec 10, 2024
ABSOLUTTO CUISINE & BAR
900 MORRIS PARK AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 3, 2024
ABSOLUTTO CUISINE & BAR
900 MORRIS PARK AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 3, 2024
Score: 17
ABSOLUTTO CUISINE & BAR
900 MORRIS PARK AVENUE, Bronx
GRADE N
Dec 3, 2024
Score: 17
ABSOLUTTO CUISINE & BAR
900 MORRIS PARK AVENUE, Bronx
Dec 3, 2024
L'AROMA DELI CAFE
62-54 FOREST AVENUE, Queens
Nov 1, 2024
Score: 23
L'AROMA DELI CAFE
62-54 FOREST AVENUE, Queens
Nov 1, 2024
KINANM LOUNGE
856 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 25, 2024
KINANM LOUNGE
856 ATLANTIC AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 25, 2024
Score: 25
18 LOUNGE KTV
8732 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 6, 2024
18 LOUNGE KTV
8732 18 AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 6, 2024
Score: 34
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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.