AVA SOCIAL in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026
📍 45 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
AVA SOCIAL in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection. The American restaurant has received Grade A on all 3 of its inspections dating back to 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
AVA SOCIAL in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Mar 12, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Violations:
02G
GRADE A
Nov 29, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Jul 20, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
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. Con...
GRADE A
Jul 20, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Violations:
06C
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AVA SOCIAL in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was AVA SOCIAL last inspected?
- AVA SOCIAL was last inspected on March 12, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is AVA SOCIAL's current health grade?
- AVA SOCIAL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has AVA SOCIAL had?
- AVA SOCIAL has 4 health inspections on record from July 2023 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at AVA SOCIAL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at AVA SOCIAL was 11 points on March 12, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has AVA SOCIAL ever received a Grade C?
- No. AVA SOCIAL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.