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Grade CCaribbean

Exquisite Vibez Restaurant Bar & Lounge

2308 AC POWELL BOULEVARD, Manhattan, 10030

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 5 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Mar 17, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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

    Critical

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    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.

    Critical

  • Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

    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.

    Critical

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

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

    Critical

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

  • Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.

    Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Mar 17, 2026Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection8 (5 critical)
Jan 6, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection8 (4 critical)
Oct 21, 2025Grade PendingAdministrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection0
Sep 10, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection10 (3 critical)
Jun 26, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (1 critical)
Feb 25, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection9 (5 critical)
Sep 23, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection12 (7 critical)
Nov 16, 2023Grade APre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection4 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 7×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 4×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
  • 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
  • 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 28 rodent inspections on record, 4 finding rat activity.

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