Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

536 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 6, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar has been inspected three times since 2023. On May 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations.

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Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.

03B

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Feb 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Apr 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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