A

American · Midtown-Times Square

AVA SOCIAL health grade & inspection history

45 WEST 38 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10018

11 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Mar 12, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 12, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Mar 12, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 10B

    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.

  • 10F

    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.

Score trend

AVA SOCIAL inspection history

4 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Mar 12, 2026A113Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Nov 29, 2024A72Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jul 20, 2023A72Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Jul 20, 20231Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 10B
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    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.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

Official location

AVA SOCIAL on the map

Common questions

AVA SOCIAL inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for AVA SOCIAL?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Mar 12, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 11 violation points.

When was AVA SOCIAL last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 12, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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