Vivi Bubble Tea
170 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan, 10011
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jan 21, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jan 21, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalRaw 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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
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