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At Cave

103 East 2 Street, Manhattan, NY 10009

Asian/Asian Fusion East Village (646) 984-9994

Not yet graded

At Cave was last inspected on September 9, 2025 and scored 15 points (B range). Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 9, 2025 · Pre-permit (Non-operational) · Initial Inspection

15

Score: 15 points (B range)

1 critical2 general1 paperwork

CriticalHygiene & sanitation

Food or supplies weren’t protected from contamination during storage, prep, or service.

Official wording (code 06C)
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.
GeneralFood handling

Food-contact surfaces were in poor repair.

Official wording (code 09C)
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

Official wording (code 10B)
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.
PaperworkFood handling

No “wash hands” sign at the hand sink.

Official wording (code 09E)
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

Sep 9, 2025 –

Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
- GeneralOther
  
  Equipment used for ROP not approved by the Department
- PaperworkSigns & paperwork
  
  Required choking first-aid or alcohol-and-pregnancy signs (or resuscitation masks) were missing.
  
  Official wording (code 20-04)
  “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.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

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Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.