Vivi Bubble Tea

170 West 23 Street, Manhattan, NY 10011
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Vivi Bubble Tea four times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

When inspectors have written things up, food contact surface not properly washed has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
70
Mar 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
78
Nov 1, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70
Aug 24, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vivi Bubble Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vivi Bubble Tea on file is from Jan 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vivi Bubble Tea?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vivi Bubble Tea.

How does Vivi Bubble Tea compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Vivi Bubble Tea most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Vivi Bubble Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Vivi Bubble Tea have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vivi Bubble Tea means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Vivi Bubble Tea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vivi Bubble Tea is inspected around two times per year on average.