Viva Birria

153 Ludlow Street, Manhattan, NY 10002
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Viva Birria stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 77, putting Viva Birria squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78
Apr 3, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
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
78
Aug 25, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Viva Birria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Viva Birria on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Viva Birria?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Viva Birria.

How does Viva Birria compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Viva Birria most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Viva Birria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Viva Birria have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Viva Birria 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 Viva Birria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Viva Birria is inspected roughly once per year on average.