CAVA
33163 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 727-615-6139
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2025
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. falafel (108F - Hot Holding) cooked 1 hour ago and hot held in hot holding unit in the employee prep area. cooked falafel (129F - Hot Holding) on service line hot well for 1 hour. Operator reheated both to 165F.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda machine nozzles soiled with debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned machine during visit.
Met inspection standards. 6 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. Interior of soda machine nozzles soiled with debris. Cutting board soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In use cutting board grooved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting trays in ware washing area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris in the interior of oven near grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine soiled. Exterior of water dispenser soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker added to top of splitter, not at threaded faucet with hose attached
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, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. falafel (108F - Hot Holding) cooked 1 hour ago and hot held in hot holding unit in the employee prep area. cooked falafel (129F - Hot Holding) on service line hot well for 1 hour. Operator reheated both to 165F.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to show proof of state approved food handlers trainings for all employees at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sinks. Operator corrected.
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