CAVA
8746 MILLS DR, Kendall FL 33183
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (115F - Hot Holding) inside warmer in kitchen area, as per operator for 45 mins.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food stored on floor. Observed two gallons of canola oil on floor. Operator removed from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located near front counter with soiled gaskets.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (115F - Hot Holding) inside warmer in kitchen area, as per operator for 45 mins.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in dish area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty above prep line at front counter.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in kitchen area. Operator cleaned floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at drawers underneath combi oven
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in kitchen area.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf near three compartment sink.
Nov 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen near dish washing machine.
Oct 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer reading 0ppm.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen near dish washing machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan over three compartment sink soiled with dust.
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer reading 0ppm.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooking oil stored in ecolab spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen near dish washing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on preparation table at front counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers with wet nesting on shelf in back of kitchen near office.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket of reach in freezer door in disrepair next to dry storage area.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor by walk in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan over three compartment sink soiled with dust.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed a few employee Training Recently Expired.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored on the preparation table at cook line observed 2 employees beverage containers.
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.