Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
27
Last inspection
June 17, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
20 / 7
Lavagna currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 17, 2026 found 6 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 27 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- Anti-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.
- Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Latest Inspection Details
June 17, 2026
- Date
- June 17, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 27
- Critical points
- 20
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 6 (3 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Jun 17, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 30, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Lavagna received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in May 2024 with a score of 7.
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.
Lavagna's latest score: 27
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lavagna's current NYC health grade?
Lavagna does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Lavagna last inspected?
Lavagna was last inspected on June 17, 2026.
What was Lavagna's latest inspection score?
Lavagna's latest inspection score was 27 points.
How many violations did Lavagna have in its latest inspection?
Lavagna had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Lavagna located?
Lavagna is located at 545 East 5th Street in Manhattan, NY 10009.
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: 41364268
Last updated: June 26, 2026