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Mexican · Midtown-Times Square
CAVA MEZZE GRILL health grade & inspection history
280 MADISON AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016
13 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jan 7, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jan 7, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jan 7, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 02BCritical violation
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
- 06ACritical violation
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.
Score trend
CAVA MEZZE GRILL inspection history
Same score as 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.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | A | 13 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 1, 2024 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 15, 2023 | — | 24 | 5 | Cycle Inspection / 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.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 10BRecorded in 2 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.
Official location
CAVA MEZZE GRILL on the map
Common questions
CAVA MEZZE GRILL inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CAVA MEZZE GRILL?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jan 7, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was CAVA MEZZE GRILL last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jan 7, 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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