CAVA
15028 N DALE EMBRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 656-201-3637
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a small leak at the handwashing sink near kitchen exit.
Met inspection standards. 3 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 at mop sink in back kitchen next to office desk,discussed with manager the importance of a vacuum breaker.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, half sheet pans stacked wet in ware washing drying area next to dishwasher, manager had employee separate pans to air dry.
Missing drain plug at dumpster,Discussed with operator the importance of a drain plug.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 dented cans of cucumbers in brine. 2 dented cans of chickpeas.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting board at cooking station soiled. Manager replaced soiled boards with new boards during time of inspection. Surface of soda machine nozzles soiled. Located on soda fountain in dining room.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plans for cut greens stored at front service line adjacent to pita press. A form has been emailed to manager during time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting board at cooking station with cut marks. Manager replaced cutting boards with new boards during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located on drying shelf in dish pit. Employee began to separate equipment to allow drying during time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of cucumbers in brine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on soda machine in dining room soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket on front line cook soiled.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of chick peas dent ed on shelf in dry storage
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink Employee replaced
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting above 3-compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spray those nozzle soiled with old food debris at dish area
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. 2 sandwich press machines on cook line and back prep kitchen
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.
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.