CAVA
4624 TOWN CROSSING DR 149, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904.902.5544
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near broom closet/ oil machine area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $1,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2014047163 | Oct 13, 2014 | Jan 2, 2015 | $1,360 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn (51F - Cold Holding)m stored sitting out in kitchen from main walk in cooler for approximately under 30 mins as per manager to rearrange walk in cooler. Manager place back in walk in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee in kitchen with nail polish preparing food with no gloves. Employee put on gloves
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (101F-110F - Hot Holding)in food warmer table. Operator stated beef was placed on hot table about 30 minutes. Operator had employee reheat to more than 165F.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover at mop sink missing.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach-in cooler containing lettuces next to food warmer table.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from portable AC draining into he's at hand wash sink in prep area and in ware washing area. Operator removed drain hose and placed in bucket to drain.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple portable cutting boards at prep area soiled/ stained.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at dishwashing machine area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of beverage station in dining area. Employee cleaned up water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple portable cutting boards soiled/ stained.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots/Pans on bottom shelf of clean storage rack next to triple sink not inverted. Operator inverted pots/ pans
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty dishes in warewashing and then touched clean tray in dishwashing machine. Discussed with operator. Operator discussed with employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board on cook line soiled/ stained.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on walk in cooler in disrepair.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Dish Machine re-primed by manager. 100 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 110°, 115°, rice 100°. Cooked vegetables 110°. Lentils 120°. At hot hold line. Items reheated to 170-180°. By manager.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Kitchen Hand wash sink by entrance with low water pressure at hot water faucet. Per Person In Charge. Work in progress.
Aug 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near broom closet/ oil machine area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (56F-59F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (56F-59F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice (54F-59F - Cold Holding) stored in display cooler on front line. Display cooler has an ambient temperature of 52F. Manager stated that display cooler curtain is being replaced as it is not working properly. Employee stated the lettuce was placed in cooler at 2:45pm. Spoke to manager regarding Time control and they will use time control on lettuce in lieu of temperature until cooler is fixed. Manager will complete time control document during inspection
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink at entrance of kitchen without hot water. Manager stated sink has a leak and they do not use that sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 CO2 tank in back room near exit door not secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on storage shelf next to food. Manager removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of feta cheese stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cut avocados on flip top cooler with stickers still on them. Manager had employees remove stickers and wash properly.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking from hand sink on front line.
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.