Mediterranean · New York City, NY

Cava

11 West 42 Street

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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A Grade

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Quick Answers

When was Cava last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Feb 25, 2026. The result listed by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene was “Grade A” (official score 2).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Jul 1, 2024 to Feb 25, 2026.
Has Cava ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 1, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Feb 25, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 2 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 09AFood source and labeling

Official Wording

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

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Jul 1, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 10FCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 10BWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

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.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jul 1, 2024 · Original Source

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