Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
October 4, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
12 / 0
Cave currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 4, 2025 found 2 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 0 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Latest Inspection Details
October 4, 2025
- Date
- October 4, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 12
- Non-critical points
- 0
- Violations
- 2 (2 critical, 0 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Oct 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 6, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Cave has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and June 2024. Its latest score was 12, lower than its June 2024 score of 13.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Cave's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cave's current NYC health grade?
Cave currently has a A grade.
When was Cave last inspected?
Cave was last inspected on October 4, 2025.
What was Cave's latest inspection score?
Cave's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Cave have in its latest inspection?
Cave had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 0 non-critical violations.
Where is Cave located?
Cave is located at 2320 Mcdonald Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11223.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41619708
Last updated: June 26, 2026