Lava Shawarma Health Inspection Grade
Middle Eastern · 374 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
December 6, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
13 / 0
Lava Shawarma currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 6, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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 held at or above 140 °F.
Latest Inspection Details
December 6, 2025
- Date
- December 6, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 13
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Dec 6, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 22, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lava Shawarma received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in December 2025 with a score of 13.
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.
Lava Shawarma's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lava Shawarma's current NYC health grade?
Lava Shawarma currently has a A grade.
When was Lava Shawarma last inspected?
Lava Shawarma was last inspected on December 6, 2025.
What was Lava Shawarma's latest inspection score?
Lava Shawarma's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Lava Shawarma have in its latest inspection?
Lava Shawarma had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Lava Shawarma located?
Lava Shawarma is located at 374 86th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11209.
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: 50166429
Last updated: July 3, 2026