Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
October 28, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
LA Caverna currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 28, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 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.
Non-Critical
- Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
Latest Inspection Details
October 28, 2025
- Date
- October 28, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Oct 28, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 5, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 30, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
LA Caverna has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score was 7, slightly higher than its March 2024 score of 5.
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.
LA Caverna's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is LA Caverna's current NYC health grade?
LA Caverna currently has a A grade.
When was LA Caverna last inspected?
LA Caverna was last inspected on October 28, 2025.
What was LA Caverna's latest inspection score?
LA Caverna's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did LA Caverna have in its latest inspection?
LA Caverna had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is LA Caverna located?
LA Caverna is located at 122124 Rivington Street in Manhattan, NY.
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: 40977437
Last updated: June 26, 2026