DULCE VIDA KITCHEN in Upper East Side Yorkville
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026
📍 309 EAST 83 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10028 ·
🍽️ Latin American
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🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview
Dulce Vida Kitchen in Upper East Side Yorkville holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 8 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A every time, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
DULCE VIDA KITCHEN in Upper East Side Yorkville: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Feb 12, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
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.
Violations:
10D
GRADE A
Oct 21, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 unde...
GRADE A
May 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and fo...
GRADE A
Apr 5, 2022
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow...
DULCE VIDA KITCHEN in Upper East Side Yorkville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was DULCE VIDA KITCHEN last inspected?
- DULCE VIDA KITCHEN was last inspected on February 12, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 points.
- What is DULCE VIDA KITCHEN's current health grade?
- DULCE VIDA KITCHEN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has DULCE VIDA KITCHEN had?
- DULCE VIDA KITCHEN has 4 health inspections on record from April 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at DULCE VIDA KITCHEN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at DULCE VIDA KITCHEN was 12 points on October 21, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has DULCE VIDA KITCHEN ever received a Grade C?
- No. DULCE VIDA KITCHEN has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.