LAVA SHAWARMA in Greenwich Village
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Oct 7, 2025
📍 226 THOMPSON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012 ·
🍽️ Middle Eastern
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🚇 Houston Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
I need to flag an issue with the data provided: Grade Z does not exist in the NYC DOHMH grading system. The valid grades are A (0–13 points), B (14–27 points), and C (28+ points). A score of 23 points should correspond to a **Grade B**, not Grade Z. Before I write the summary, please clarify: 1. Is the current grade **Grade B** (with a score of 23)? 2. Are all 4 inspections from 2025, or does the data span a longer period? 3. Does "Grade history: A=0, B=0, C=0" mean this is the first graded inspection, or is there missing historical data? Once you confirm the correct grade and inspection history, I'll provide an accurate BLUF summary.
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Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
LAVA SHAWARMA in Greenwich Village: Full Inspection History (4 records)
GRADE Z
Oct 7, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 23
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh f...
Aug 22, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 73
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.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy�...
Aug 22, 2025
— Trans Fat / Initial Inspection
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
Violations:
16-02
Aug 22, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any...
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LAVA SHAWARMA in Greenwich Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was LAVA SHAWARMA last inspected?
- LAVA SHAWARMA was last inspected on October 7, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 23 points.
- What is LAVA SHAWARMA's current health grade?
- LAVA SHAWARMA currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has LAVA SHAWARMA had?
- LAVA SHAWARMA has 4 health inspections on record from August 2025 through October 2025.
- What was the worst inspection score at LAVA SHAWARMA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at LAVA SHAWARMA was 73 points on August 22, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has LAVA SHAWARMA ever received a Grade C?
- No. LAVA SHAWARMA has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.