Lava Shawarma Health Inspection Grade
Middle Eastern · 1640 3rd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
25
Last inspection
March 11, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
19 / 6
Lava Shawarma currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 11, 2025 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 25 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 11, 2025
- Date
- March 11, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 25
- Critical points
- 19
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Mar 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lava Shawarma received a B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in March 2025 with a score of 25.
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: 25
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lava Shawarma's current NYC health grade?
Lava Shawarma currently has a B grade.
When was Lava Shawarma last inspected?
Lava Shawarma was last inspected on March 11, 2025.
What was Lava Shawarma's latest inspection score?
Lava Shawarma's latest inspection score was 25 points.
How many violations did Lava Shawarma have in its latest inspection?
Lava Shawarma had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Lava Shawarma located?
Lava Shawarma is located at 1640 3rd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10128.
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: 50161198
Last updated: July 3, 2026