Vivid Cabaret

61 West 37 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
American
Last inspected: Nov 1, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Vivid Cabaret stretching back to 2023. Vivid Cabaret was last inspected on Nov 1, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food contact surface not properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 1, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
74
Mar 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82
May 11, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vivid Cabaret last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vivid Cabaret on file is from Nov 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vivid Cabaret?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vivid Cabaret.

How does Vivid Cabaret compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Vivid Cabaret most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Vivid Cabaret's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vivid Cabaret 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 Vivid Cabaret inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vivid Cabaret is inspected roughly once per year on average.