CAVA
5100 N 9 AVE #501, Pensacola FL 32504 · 850-332-2161
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four flying insects in the following locations: one near back door, one in ware washing area, one in prep area, and one in back make line.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2016052783 | Oct 31, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four flying insects in the following locations: one near back door, one in ware washing area, one in prep area, and one in back make line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front make line for 3 hours: tzatziki 45f, and crazy feta 44f.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four flying insects in the following locations: one near back door, one in ware washing area, one in prep area, and one in back make line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front make line for 3 hours: tzatziki 45f, and crazy feta 44f.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four flying insects in the following locations: one near back door, one in ware washing area, one in prep area, and one in back make line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front make line for 3 hours: tzatziki 45f, and crazy feta 44f.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states food handler training is through CavaYou. Unable to locate other food handler training.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tzatziki 46f and crazy feta 49f in reach-in cooler at front line both for 3.5 hours. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Items at 41f after 30 minutes.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states food handler training is through CavaYou. Unable to locate other food handler training.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Automatic vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. See stop sale. Rightrice in walk-in cooler at 99f for 2.5 hour. Manager disposed of rice during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rightrice in walk-in cooler at 99f for 2.5 hour. Manager disposed of rice during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta in walk-in cooler at 50 for 1 hour.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Roasted sweet potatoes on service line hot holding at 125f for 15 minutes.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. One side of splitter missing automatic vacuum breaker.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer at 500ppm, over manufacturer recommendations. Operator diluted solution to 200ppm with water.
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