Eat SafelyIn Florida

CAVA

13920 OLD ST. AUGUSTINE RD, Jacksonville FL 32258 · 904.902.4321

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats92
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2616117
Grade history
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found One fly by rear mopsink.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Multiple employee training certificates are copies, not original certificates.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed cook on cookline chewing gum while cutting chicken. Person in charge had employee discard.
Basic/12B-09-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked falafels at 121-127°. Items reheated to 170-180 °. ( placed at 12 noon).
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks drink containers on prep table. Moved by manager.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 23, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found One fly by rear mopsink.
High priority/35A-02-7
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dish ware dried with cloth after sanitizer cycle.
Basic/24-17-4
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
High priority/29-42-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Basic/23-24-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Three compartment sink. Cleaned by manager.
Basic/36-22-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of kitchen oven.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 16, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled. ( not in use )
Basic/22-08-4
Sep 19, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
High priority/29-42-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items over packaged foods. Rear shelf. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit blocked. Moved by manager.
/46-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen hot hold line : Cooked : Chicken 110°, lamb 115°. Potatoes 125° rice 129°. Falafel 115°. At frontline hot hold line : cooked : Lamb 100°. Chicken 120°, potatoes 120°, falafel 120° All items reheated to 170-180° during inspection by manager. Items were placed about 30 mins before.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. kitchen and oven handle. Cleaned by manager.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Basic/13-07-4

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.