Viva Toro

987 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Viva Toro appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Brooklyn restaurants, the typical score is 77; Viva Toro is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Jul 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

02G

Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions

15-42

Mar 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

02G

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Viva Toro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Viva Toro on file is from Apr 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Viva Toro?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Viva Toro.

How does Viva Toro compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Viva Toro most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Viva Toro's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Viva Toro 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 Toro inspected?

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

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