Cava
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
78
Score
Cava, located at 15028 N Dale Embry Hwy in Tampa, FL, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 11, 2026. This inspection noted one critical and two minor violations, including issues with equipment drying and a missing vacuum breaker at a mop sink. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Violations — Mar 11, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, half sheet pans stacked wet in ware washing drying area next to dishwasher, manager had employee separate pans to air dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster ,Discussed with operator the importance of a drain plug.
33-11-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink in back kitchen next to office desk,discussed with manager the importance of a vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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