Avoca

1678 1 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10128
American
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at Avoca, the earliest from 2024. Avoca was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

Looking across the full record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
55
Apr 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
58
Apr 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Avoca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Avoca on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Avoca?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Avoca.

How does Avoca compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Avoca most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Avoca's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Avoca have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Avoca means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Avoca inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Avoca is inspected around two times per year on average.