Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant

500 East 149 Street, Bronx, NY 10455

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

By comparison, the average Bronx facility scores 77, putting Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

02B

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

06D

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Viva Cafe Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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