Viv Thai Restaurant

717 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

Thai

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Viv Thai Restaurant has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Viv Thai Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Jun 23, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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

04L

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

02B

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

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

06D

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

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

08A

Apr 19, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

02G

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

08C

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Viv Thai Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Viv Thai Restaurant on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Viv Thai Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Viv Thai Restaurant.

How does Viv Thai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Viv Thai Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Viv Thai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Viv Thai Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Viv Thai Restaurant 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 Viv Thai Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Viv Thai Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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