Cava Mezze Grill
307 7 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10001
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (7 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Dec 10, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 1 (1 critical) |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 4 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 5 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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