CAVA
2338 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 656-999-5001
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Tested at 0ppm. Operator re-set and primed, tested at 50
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk white rice.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee place heard guard
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs in salad with handles touching food. Manager placed properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzles on self serve soda fountain has food debris/buildup.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed cloth in sanitizing solution.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed avocado skin and pits on floor under cold holding unit near point of sale.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks unsecured near ice machine in storeroom. Manager secured with chain.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline with no beard guard. Employee on front line with no beard guard
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf. Manager separated to air dry.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed avocado skin and pits on floor under cold holding unit near point of sale.
Food stored on floor. Case of flat bread stored on floor in prep area. Fryer oil on floor by fryer. Employee placed items on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler near sandwich press.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on stainless container on shelf in dish area. Manager removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed pineapples and jalapeños stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk oregano container not labeled. Manager labeled.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.