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.

NYC DOHMH Guidelines → CDC Food Safety Reference →

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 QUAYS IRISH PUB
45-02 30 AVENUE, Queens
Sep 29, 2024
NOSTRAND STATION BAR & LOUNGE
822 NOSTRAND AVENUE, Brooklyn
GRADE A
Sep 18, 2024
Score: 5
SUSHI MAMBO
431 WEST 202 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 12, 2024
SUSHI MAMBO
431 WEST 202 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 12, 2024
Score: 27
TIME AGAIN
105 CANAL STREET, Manhattan
GRADE C
Aug 8, 2024
Score: 34
TIME AGAIN
105 CANAL STREET, Manhattan
Aug 8, 2024
VIVA TORO
987 GRAND STREET, Brooklyn
Jul 17, 2024
ALIBI CLUB
242 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 5, 2024
ALIBI CLUB
242 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn
Jul 5, 2024
Score: 48
VALBONA CAFE
3175 VILLA AVENUE, Bronx
May 30, 2024
INTRIGUE BAR AND RESTAURANT
222-18 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 3, 2024
Score: 29
INTRIGUE BAR AND RESTAURANT
222-18 MERRICK BOULEVARD, Queens
Apr 3, 2024
RAAZ HOOKAH LOUNGE
192-08 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, Queens
GRADE N
Nov 17, 2023
Score: 91
VYBZ ASTORIA
28-26 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Oct 28, 2023
Score: 22
VYBZ ASTORIA
28-26 STEINWAY STREET, Queens
Oct 28, 2023
ACAPULCO
43-20 31 AVENUE, Queens
Oct 27, 2023
ACAPULCO
43-20 31 AVENUE, Queens
GRADE A
Oct 27, 2023
Score: 12
KARAMELO BAR & KITCHEN
141 NAGLE AVENUE, Manhattan
Oct 18, 2023
LOU LOU LOUNGE
1836 MCDONALD AVENUE, Brooklyn
Oct 13, 2023
HARBOR NYC
617 WEST 46 STREET, Manhattan
Sep 23, 2023

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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.