Lava Shawarma Health Inspection Grade
Middle Eastern · 226 Thompson Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
22
Last inspection
October 7, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
18 / 4
Lava Shawarma currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 7, 2025 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 22 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 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
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
October 7, 2025
- Date
- October 7, 2025
- Type
- Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 22
- Critical points
- 18
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Oct 7, 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 B grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in October 2025 with a score of 22.
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: 22
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 October 7, 2025.
What was Lava Shawarma's latest inspection score?
Lava Shawarma's latest inspection score was 22 points.
How many violations did Lava Shawarma have in its latest inspection?
Lava Shawarma had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Lava Shawarma located?
Lava Shawarma is located at 226 Thompson Street in Manhattan, NY 10012.
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: 50168272
Last updated: July 3, 2026