Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Mexican · 500 East 149th Street, The Bronx, NY 10455
Current Grade
Current grade
N
Latest score
16
Last inspection
December 5, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 4
Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant currently has a N grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 5, 2025 found 4 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 16 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Thawing procedure improper.
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Latest Inspection Details
December 5, 2025
- Date
- December 5, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N
- Score
- 16
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 4 (2 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Dec 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant's latest score: 16
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant currently has a N grade.
When was Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on December 5, 2025.
What was Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant's latest inspection score was 16 points.
How many violations did Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant located?
Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant is located at 500 East 149th Street in The Bronx, NY 10455.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50166755
Last updated: July 3, 2026