What is Cava's health inspection score?

Cava has a SafeDine safety score of 95 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cava last inspected?

Cava was last inspected on February 25, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cava have?

Cava has 1 total violation across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cava safe to eat at?

Yes, Cava has an excellent safety record with a score of 95/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Cava serve?

Cava serves Mediterranean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cava

Name: Cava
Address: 11 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan, 10036
Rating: 95

11 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 2/25/2026

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0Excellent

Mediterranean•Manhattan

Ranked #962 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 96% of mediterranean restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Feb 25, 2026

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

11 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Feb 26

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

09ASwollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE−5

Base deductions−5 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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