Lava Shawarma Health Inspection Grade
Middle Eastern · 12 West 23rd Street, Manhattan, NY 10010
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
2
Last inspection
October 8, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 2
Lava Shawarma currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 8, 2025 found 1 violation, for a total score of 2 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 1 non-critical
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
October 8, 2025
- Date
- October 8, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
- Action
- Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 2
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 1 (0 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Oct 8, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Oct 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
Aug 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Mar 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 25, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lava Shawarma does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
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: 2
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 Z grade.
When was Lava Shawarma last inspected?
Lava Shawarma was last inspected on October 8, 2025.
What was Lava Shawarma's latest inspection score?
Lava Shawarma's latest inspection score was 2 points.
How many violations did Lava Shawarma have in its latest inspection?
Lava Shawarma had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Lava Shawarma located?
Lava Shawarma is located at 12 West 23rd Street in Manhattan, NY 10010.
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: 50145219
Last updated: July 3, 2026