SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — NEW YORK CITY DOHMH

LAVA SHAWARMA.

YOUR CALL. 72/100

226 THOMPSON STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Last inspected October 7, 2025 · passed with conditions

0 of 4 inspections passed, 4 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
0 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 MONTHS
since Aug 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALPest Activity
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 fl
MINORSanitation
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 under
CRITICALSanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
AUG 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
AUG 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai
MINORSanitation
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
MINORPest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
No 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
MINORPest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
CRITICALSanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
CRITICALOther
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
AUG 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.

Data sourced from NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene · Official record →

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