Lava Rock Kitchen

2119 Starling Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
Italian
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Lava Rock Kitchen is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Dec 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Bronx restaurants, the typical score is 77; Lava Rock Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Jul 23, 2024
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lava Rock Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lava Rock Kitchen on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lava Rock Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lava Rock Kitchen.

How does Lava Rock Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Lava Rock Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Lava Rock Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lava Rock Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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