The Viand

517 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
American
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at The Viand stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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.
06A
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
74
Dec 5, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
64
Sep 12, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Mar 29, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Viand last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Viand on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Viand?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Viand.

How does The Viand compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

The Viand most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has The Viand's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Viand have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Viand means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Viand inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Viand is inspected roughly once per year on average.