Buena Vista Restaurant & BAR Health Inspection Grade
Spanish · 536 9th Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018
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).
Feb 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →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