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CAVA

1001 WATER ST STE G1-100, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-687-5000

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats69
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3919094
Grade history
NOV 24
MAY 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 23 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook beef 120F cook chicken 118F cook rice 123F steam table under line cook station ambient air temperature 118F cooks reheated on stove to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink above 200-500ppm added water retested to 200ppm
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary above 500ppm added water retested to 200 ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Out of order at time of inspection. The employees are using the three compartment sink.
Basic/16-55-4
Mar 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 2 times at 0 ppm disscued with manager to use three comp sink.
High priority/22-41-4
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-7
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (109F - Hot Holding); rice (122F)operator reheated the rice and beef to 165F then hot held at 135 or above.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached to main vacuum breaker, additional vacuum breaker not connected to splitter.
High priority/29-42-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Open air, operator iced down the pans
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers located on shelf next to 3 compartment sink
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through back of house, floor needs sweeping
Basic/36-73-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by boxes
/46-01-4
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw steak over falafel prep walk in cooler
High priority/08A-14-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored cut board mat in hand washing sink management removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 4, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishwasher leaking water from underneath dishwasher.
Basic/29-11-4
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Yesila Portillo
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager printed and signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Basic/14-22-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of 3 compartment sink from spraying equipment, operator states they have a work order in to have it sealed. They removed the water.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Customer carrying a dog in her arms waiting in line for her food, operator states they do not let them stay just pick up food and leave. I discussed with the operator the requirements, and referred them to the ADA guidelines for service animals in a food service establishment. Also suggested to operator they put a sign on the door stating what animals are allowed in the establishment.
Intermediate/35A-01-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda station area
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4

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.