CAVA
942 S HOWARD AVE, Tampa FL 33606 · 813-587-0172
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter needs additional two vacuum breakers
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator corrected on site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans on back clean rack next to dish machine wet nesting. Operator corrected on site.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Both in areas by dishwasher
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled around dish machine area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable. Manager discarded cutting board and replaced it with a brand new one.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored inside food preparation sink. Manager discarded drink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. Bucket of feta cheese stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Manager removed cheese and properly stored cheese.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No managers have food handlers certification.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves next to 3 compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 6 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. Mop sink has a splitter without a Back-flow protection device.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager posted choking poster.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting inside mop sink preventing proper air drying. Manager properly stored mop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of food use for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. Manager added proper labeling to containers
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.