NYC Inspection: Lava Shawarma — Score: 94

NYC DOHMH · August 19, 2025

CRITICAL VIOLATION Score: 94 Violations (15): 1. Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. 2. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations. 3. Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. 4. 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. 5. 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. (+10 more) Restaurant: Lava Shawarma Address: 12 WEST 23 STREET, 10010 Borough: Manhattan

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