LA CAVA in East Midtown Turtle Bay
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 17, 2025
📍 939 2 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10022 ·
🍽️ Italian
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🚇 Grand Central-42nd Street
Overview
La Cava in East Midtown holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The Italian restaurant has 3 inspections on record since 2023, all resulting in Grade A, with no emergency closures.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
LA CAVA in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Full Inspection History (3 records)
Jul 17, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact...
GRADE A
Mar 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device....
Feb 23, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 14
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food...
LA CAVA in East Midtown Turtle Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LA CAVA last inspected?
- LA CAVA was last inspected on July 17, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 20 points.
- What is LA CAVA's current health grade?
- LA CAVA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has LA CAVA had?
- LA CAVA has 3 health inspections on record from February 2023 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at LA CAVA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LA CAVA was 20 points on July 17, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LA CAVA ever received a Grade C?
- No. LA CAVA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.