Buena Vista Restaurant & BAR Health Inspection Grade

Spanish · 536 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018

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Current Grade

Current grade

N/A

Latest score

42

Last inspection

May 6, 2026

Critical / non-critical points

42 / 0

Buena Vista Restaurant & BAR currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 6, 2026 found 5 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 42 points.

Latest Violations

5 critical · 0 non-critical

Critical

  • Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
  • 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.
  • Shellfish not from approved source, not or improperly tagged/labeled; tags not retained for 90 days.
  • Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  • 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.

Latest Inspection Details

May 6, 2026
Date
May 6, 2026
Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade
N/A
Score
42
Critical points
42
Non-critical points
0
Violations
5 (5 critical, 0 non-critical)

Inspection History

2 inspections

May 6, 2026

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
5 Violations
5 Critical

Feb 8, 2024

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
1 Violation
1 Critical

Grade Trend

Buena Vista Restaurant & BAR received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in February 2024 with a score of 10.

What This Grade Means

NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.

Buena Vista Restaurant & BAR's latest score: 42

Grade range: C

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buena Vista Restaurant & BAR's current NYC health grade?

Buena Vista Restaurant & BAR does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.

When was Buena Vista Restaurant & BAR last inspected?

Buena Vista Restaurant & BAR was last inspected on May 6, 2026.

What was Buena Vista Restaurant & BAR's latest inspection score?

Buena Vista Restaurant & BAR's latest inspection score was 42 points.

How many violations did Buena Vista Restaurant & BAR have in its latest inspection?

Buena Vista Restaurant & BAR had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.

Where is Buena Vista Restaurant & BAR located?

Buena Vista Restaurant & BAR is located at 536 9th Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10018.

Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50081485
Last updated: June 26, 2026