Cava Grill

1385 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10018

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Cava Grill stretching back to 2023. Cava Grill was last inspected on Dec 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near three violations each time.

Across the inspection history, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Aug 15, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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.

06A

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Dec 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava Grill on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cava Grill?

Across the inspection record, filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Cava Grill.

How does Cava Grill compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Cava Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Cava Grill have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cava Grill 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 Cava Grill inspected?

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

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