Lava Shawarma
1640 3 AVENUE, 10128
Middle Eastern
6465590055
BScore: 25
Last inspected: March 11, 2025
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Inspection History
March 11, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
BScore: 25
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04KEvidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
10BAnti-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.
10FNon-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.
November 6, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
NScore: 39
02GCold 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.
02HAfter cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.