CAVA
9303 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 101, Jacksonville FL 32256
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 flying insects in back kitchen. Three flying insects near mop sink storage with dirty linen storage, one near dish pit.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at rear kitchen All purpose cleaner.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at men's and women's restrooms.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 flying insects in back kitchen. Three flying insects near mop sink storage with dirty linen storage, one near dish pit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on prep table where active prep is occurring. Person in charge removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in hallway by back door.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on exterior of several clean dishware items.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak observed at triple sink under left side near chemicals.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in water in mop bucket.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup with no handle used as scoop in cookie crumbs. Person in charge replaced with scoop.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can employee drink observed in kitchen. Person in charge added to cup with lid and straw. Stored in appropriate location.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso in warmer at 122-130F. In warmed at lowest temperature. Person in charge reheated to 171F during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup observed on vent at dishmachine area.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Observed employee reheat queso in microwave uncovered. Person in charge covered during inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 2 days ago per person in charge with no date mark.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored in hand wash sink by milkshake machine. Person in charge removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Per person in charge will occasionally provide burgers undercooked if requested by customer. No consumer advisory present. Person in charge posted during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizes quatanery ammonium for sanitizing, unable to provide test strips.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid missing from right side of dumpster.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink by microwave slow draining.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered and allowed to stand for 2 minutes after reheating process complete to allow temperature to equalize throughout product. Person in charge began added reheated microwaved queso to bottle before letting it stand for 2 minutes. Spoke who person in charge who returned to original container to let stand.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso at 131F in warmer. Person in charge reheated to 173F.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored under crack of equipment. Person in charge removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quatanery ammonium sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Person in charge remade to 200ppm.
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.