CAVA
8746 MILLS DR · KENDALL · Dade County · FL 33183
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired Oct. 1, 2026.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chopped steak cooked steak (129F – Hot Holding). Per operator, cooked less than four hours ago. Operator placed on stove top to reheat, cooked steak (165F – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing one vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled one metal food pan stored with clean food pans on shelving unit in warewashing area.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed missing food handler certificates for four employees.
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Basic 3
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed metal food pans wet nesting in clean shelves at warewashing.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed in disrepair door gaskets for reach in cooler in front area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 12:55 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.