B
Latest inspection: Grade B 21 points · Jun 16, 2026

Coffee/Tea · Mott Haven-Port Morris

VIDA VERDE CAFE health grade & inspection history

559 EAST 137 STREET, Bronx, NY 10454

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21
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 32% of comparable Bronx inspections

Score and Grade B from the latest comparable inspection on Jun 16, 2026.

About the restaurant

What to know about VIDA VERDE CAFE

Vida Verde Cafe is a juice-shop and cafe in Mott Haven-Port Morris, Bronx, focused on smoothies, natural juices, coffee, and fruit-forward bowls. Its walk-in format makes it a useful stop for breakfast, a light snack, or a refreshing drink, with customizable fruit combinations and granola-based options. This profile also lets readers check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.

Coffee/TeaJuice shop

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jun 16, 2026Inspection date
4Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 04A
    Critical violation

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • 04H
    Critical violation

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 10F

    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.

  • 28-06

    Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

Score trend

VIDA VERDE CAFE inspection history

38 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.

DateAssigned gradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jun 16, 2026B214Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Apr 23, 2026Not assigned597Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 04A
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

  • 28-06
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.

Official location

VIDA VERDE CAFE on the map

Common questions

VIDA VERDE CAFE inspection FAQ

What NYC health grade is listed for VIDA VERDE CAFE?

The latest comparable inspection received Grade B with 21 violation points on Jun 16, 2026.

When was VIDA VERDE CAFE last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 16, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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