CAVA
1473 NW SAINT LUCIE WEST BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34986
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Found at 0ppm. Ask to replace, observed the quat sanitizer has ran out. Establishment has no other sanitizer on site available. Employee obtained the correct sanitizer in place of Quat sanitizer. Educated staff and PIC. Replaced with Bleach. Found at 50ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chicken wings cooked over 24 hours ago.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person titled Manager on duty does not have a Manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to one employee on-site. The Person in charge is aware to have the other employee sign once returned. Extra copies provided.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. PIC obtained bleach.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. PIC not knowledgeable about the use of chemical test strips for 3C sink. Provided education on site.
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. A.L, J. L.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich station.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cooler drawer under grill station has duct tape on it.
Equipment in poor repair. Standing freezer 2 door, left side door when opened falls of bottom hinge.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Open lid. PIC corrected on site.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated PIC to not leave wet linen on prep tables. PIC placed linen in sanitizer.
May 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cooler drawer is taped together
Mar 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cooler drawer is taped together
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in cooler with dressings
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. 2 drawer cooler on cookline held together with duct tape and falls out when pulled out.
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.