Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CAVA

1404 W UNIVERSITY AVE STE 20 · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32603

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3459217
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8763642
DBPR license1103609

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on front serving line wearing gloves had cell phone in hand typed on the cell phone, put cell phone away, removed gloves, did not wash hands, then put on new gloves, then handled serving utensils to complete and order. Discussed with Manager and he spoke to employee **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front serving line blocked with soiled food bins. Manager removed soiled bins. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.

#2Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( cucumbers and pineapple ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( juice containers ) in reach in cooler

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.