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Cavatappi

8024 13 Avenue

Last inspected Dec 5, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Dec 5, 2025

Violations cited

Official score: 21 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 04LPests

Official wording

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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criticalCode 06AHandwashing

Official wording

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 fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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minorCode 08APests

Official wording

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode 06ECleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Dec 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection

Sep 15, 2025

No violations recorded

Official score: 0 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source

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