CAVA MEZZE GRILL in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026
📍 280 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ Mexican
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
Cava Mezze Grill in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 4 inspections between 2022 and 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
CAVA MEZZE GRILL in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE A
Jan 7, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Violations:
06A
GRADE A
May 1, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source o...
Jun 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solutio...
GRADE A
Apr 13, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
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CAVA MEZZE GRILL in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was CAVA MEZZE GRILL last inspected?
- CAVA MEZZE GRILL was last inspected on January 7, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is CAVA MEZZE GRILL's current health grade?
- CAVA MEZZE GRILL currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has CAVA MEZZE GRILL had?
- CAVA MEZZE GRILL has 4 health inspections on record from April 2022 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at CAVA MEZZE GRILL?
- The worst inspection score recorded at CAVA MEZZE GRILL was 24 points on June 15, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has CAVA MEZZE GRILL ever received a Grade C?
- No. CAVA MEZZE GRILL has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.