CAVA GRILL

GRADE A

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Overview

CAVA GRILL in East Village received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on March 4, 2026, scoring 13 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
143 4 AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10003
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
5 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 09A

NYC Health Code Violation 09A

Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 09A to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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CAVA GRILL — Inspection Questions

Did CAVA GRILL pass their NYC health inspection on March 4, 2026?
CAVA GRILL passed with an A grade on March 4, 2026 with a score of 13 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did CAVA GRILL have?
CAVA GRILL had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 09A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 09A (NYC Health Code Violation 09A) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 09A to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.