Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
November 13, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Aquavit currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 13, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
November 13, 2025
- Date
- November 13, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Nov 13, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 24, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 25, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Aquavit has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: November 2025 and October 2024. Its latest score was 12, lower than its October 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.
Aquavit's latest score: 12
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aquavit's current NYC health grade?
Aquavit currently has a A grade.
When was Aquavit last inspected?
Aquavit was last inspected on November 13, 2025.
What was Aquavit's latest inspection score?
Aquavit's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Aquavit have in its latest inspection?
Aquavit had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Aquavit located?
Aquavit is located at 65 East 55th Street in Manhattan, NY 10022.
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: 41092078
Last updated: June 26, 2026