CAVA in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026
📍 11 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ Mediterranean
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
CAVA at 11 West 42nd Street in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 2 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
4
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
CAVA in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Feb 25, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Violations:
09A
GRADE A
Jul 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
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...
GRADE A
Feb 3, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Apr 22, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly...
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CAVA in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAVA last inspected?
- CAVA was last inspected on February 25, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 2 points.
- What is CAVA's current health grade?
- CAVA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CAVA had?
- CAVA has 4 health inspections on record from April 2022 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAVA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAVA was 20 points on April 22, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAVA ever received a Grade C?
- No. CAVA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.