AVO in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Sep 17, 2025
📍 245 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ Salads
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🚇 Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
AVO, a salad restaurant on 5th Avenue in Midtown South, currently holds a Grade Z pending re-inspection after scoring 18 points on its most recent NYC DOHMH inspection. The restaurant has 3 inspections on record since 2024, including 1 Grade A result and no emergency closures.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
AVO in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE Z
Sep 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 18
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.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; in...
Apr 9, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, ...
GRADE A
Apr 5, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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 undern...
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AVO in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was AVO last inspected?
- AVO was last inspected on September 17, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 18 points.
- What is AVO's current health grade?
- AVO currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has AVO had?
- AVO has 3 health inspections on record from April 2024 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at AVO?
- The worst inspection score recorded at AVO was 22 points on April 9, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has AVO ever received a Grade C?
- No. AVO has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.