THE CALAVERAS in Upper West Side Manhattan Valley
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026
📍 949 COLUMBUS AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10025 ·
🍽️ Mexican
Overview
The Calaveras on the Upper West Side currently holds a Grade Z from NYC DOHMH, scoring 54 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2023, including one prior Grade A result, with no emergency closures documented.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
THE CALAVERAS in Upper West Side Manhattan Valley: Full Inspection History (5 records)
Feb 3, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Feb 3, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
GRADE Z
Oct 29, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 54
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or no...
Jul 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solu...
GRADE A
Dec 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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THE CALAVERAS in Upper West Side Manhattan Valley: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE CALAVERAS last inspected?
- THE CALAVERAS was last inspected on February 3, 2026 (Grade Z).
- What is THE CALAVERAS's current health grade?
- THE CALAVERAS currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many health inspections has THE CALAVERAS had?
- THE CALAVERAS has 5 health inspections on record from December 2023 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE CALAVERAS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE CALAVERAS was 54 points on October 29, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE CALAVERAS ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE CALAVERAS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.