VIVI BUBBLE TEA in Chinatown Two Bridges
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026
📍 49 BAYARD STREET, Manhattan, NY 10013 ·
🍽️ Coffee/Tea
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🚇 Canal Street
Overview
VIVI BUBBLE TEA in Chinatown holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 8 points on its most recent inspection. Across 15 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has earned Grade A on 4 occasions and Grade B twice, with no emergency closures on record.
15
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
4
Grade A Inspections
VIVI BUBBLE TEA in Chinatown Two Bridges: Full Inspection History (15 records)
GRADE A
Apr 2, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
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.
Violations:
10B
Mar 17, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Mar 17, 2026
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Violations:
16-02
GRADE A
Apr 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from custo...
GRADE A
Oct 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Sep 25, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or...
GRADE B
Jan 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 16
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.
Hot TCS food item not ...
Jan 9, 2024
— Calorie Posting / Re-inspection
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served ...
Violations:
16-03
Oct 25, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contaminatio...
Oct 25, 2023
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served ...
GRADE A
Jun 6, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Apr 19, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of con...
Apr 19, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or "Grade Pending" card not posted.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer...
GRADE B
Aug 15, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 21
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean,...
Jun 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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 accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food contact surface not pro...
VIVI BUBBLE TEA in Chinatown Two Bridges: News Coverage (1)
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VIVI BUBBLE TEA in Chinatown Two Bridges: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VIVI BUBBLE TEA last inspected?
- VIVI BUBBLE TEA was last inspected on April 2, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 points.
- What is VIVI BUBBLE TEA's current health grade?
- VIVI BUBBLE TEA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has VIVI BUBBLE TEA had?
- VIVI BUBBLE TEA has 15 health inspections on record from June 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 4 occasions. Grade B on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at VIVI BUBBLE TEA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at VIVI BUBBLE TEA was 29 points on September 25, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has VIVI BUBBLE TEA ever received a Grade C?
- No. VIVI BUBBLE TEA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.