Viva La Heights

78-13 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11372

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Viva La Heights appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from one to two between inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Viva La Heights on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

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 1, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

06C

Mar 9, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

06D

Nov 29, 2022

Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Viva La Heights last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Viva La Heights on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Viva La Heights?

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

How does Viva La Heights compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Viva La Heights most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Viva La Heights's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Viva La Heights have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around two more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Viva La Heights 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 La Heights inspected?

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

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