Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
December 6, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 0
Vato currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 6, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Latest Inspection Details
December 6, 2025
- Date
- December 6, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 13
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
1 inspection
Dec 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Vato received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2025 with a score of 13.
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.
Vato's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vato's current NYC health grade?
Vato currently has a A grade.
When was Vato last inspected?
Vato was last inspected on December 6, 2025.
What was Vato's latest inspection score?
Vato's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Vato have in its latest inspection?
Vato had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Vato located?
Vato is located at 226 7th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11215.
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: 50177543
Last updated: July 3, 2026