Lavo New York

39 East 58 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
Italian
Last inspected: Sep 21, 2023
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Lavo New York stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 21, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 21, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. On balance, the file warrants more attention than the average restaurant.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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
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
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
08B
52
Feb 15, 2023
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
55
Apr 12, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food worker does not use proper utensil to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lavo New York last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lavo New York on file is from Sep 21, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lavo New York?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lavo New York.

How does Lavo New York compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Lavo New York most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Lavo New York's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Lavo New York have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lavo New York means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Lavo New York inspected?

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