Vida

30-27 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Vida stretching back to 2024. Vida was last inspected on Sep 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Vida trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 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

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

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

06E

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

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Mar 28, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

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

08A

Feb 23, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

8 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 13 violations

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

04L

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

06D

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

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

02B

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

06C

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

20-04

Contract with a pest management professional not in place. record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

28-06

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

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vida last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vida on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vida?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vida.

How does Vida compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Vida most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Vida's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vida have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vida 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 Vida inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vida is inspected around two times per year on average.

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