Bar Vivant

164 East 88 Street, Manhattan, NY 10128
French
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records currently show only two inspections for Bar Vivant. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “dishwashing and ware washing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Bar Vivant squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.
02F
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
78
Dec 8, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
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.
10F
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar Vivant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar Vivant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar Vivant?

Across the inspection record, “dishwashing and ware washing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bar Vivant.

How does Bar Vivant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Bar Vivant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Bar Vivant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bar Vivant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bar Vivant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.