Ava Social

45 West 38 Street, Manhattan, NY 10018
American
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Ava Social appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Ava Social's latest score is in line with the Manhattan average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
02G
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.
10B
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.
10F
78
Nov 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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.
10F
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.
10B
90
Jul 20, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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.
06C
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.
10B
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ava Social last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ava Social on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ava Social?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ava Social.

How does Ava Social compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Ava Social most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Ava Social's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ava Social have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ava Social means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ava Social inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ava Social is inspected roughly once per year on average.