Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CAVA

1001 WATER ST STE G1-100 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33602

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3625464
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10919963
DBPR license3919094

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen.

#4High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (109F – Hot Holding); rice (122F)operator reheated the rice and beef to 165F then hot held at 135 or above. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached to main vacuum breaker, additional vacuum breaker not connected to splitter.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Open air, operator iced down the pans **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers located on shelf next to 3 compartment sink

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through back of house, floor needs sweeping

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 47 · Electrical wiring/outlets – reporting only
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.