V-Nam Cafe

18 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10009

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

V-Nam Cafe has been inspected three times since 2024. V-Nam Cafe was last inspected on Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Feb 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

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

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was V-Nam Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at V-Nam Cafe on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at V-Nam Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at V-Nam Cafe.

How does V-Nam Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

V-Nam Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has V-Nam Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at V-Nam Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is V-Nam Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, V-Nam Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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