What is Cava's health inspection score?

Cava has a SafeDine safety score of 85 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 October 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cava have?

Cava has 3 total violations 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 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Cava serve?

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

Official Health Record

Cava

Name: Cava
Address: 1000 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10019
Rating: 85

1000 8 AVENUE, Manhattan

Last Inspected: 10/20/2025

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Tex-Mex•Manhattan

Ranked #995 of 1000 in Manhattan

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Oct 20, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-15 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

1000 8 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10019

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Oct 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

10FNon-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.−5
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
10BAnti-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.−5

Base deductions−15 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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