Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
October 2, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
Cava currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 2, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
October 2, 2025
- Date
- October 2, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Oct 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cava received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in October 2025 with a score of 12.
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.
Cava's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cava's current NYC health grade?
Cava currently has a A grade.
When was Cava last inspected?
Cava was last inspected on October 2, 2025.
What was Cava's latest inspection score?
Cava's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Cava have in its latest inspection?
Cava had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Cava located?
Cava is located at 1535 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10028.
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: 50164926
Last updated: July 3, 2026