Eat SafelyIn Florida

CAVA

45 W MITCHELL HAMMOCK RD STE 1311, Oviedo FL 32765 · 321-413-8061

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats56
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905228
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2- flying insects in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2024046929Jun 19, 2024Oct 2, 2024$160
4--2022026240Mar 14, 2022Jun 21, 2022$160

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw ground lamb stored over raw salmon. - Operator moved
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked chicken 117° (less than 4 hours per operator) - Operator reheated to 167°
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - tan cutting board at cut station.
Basic/14-09-4
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting boards
Basic/14-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Basic/35B-01-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of tea machine
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at soda station in dining area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - Per operator dish machine is getting replaced due to not working.
Basic/16-55-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of juice and tea dispensers in dining area. - hold filters - exterior of cooking equipment.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm. Operator replaced a work order and he sit the 3 compartment sink to be used instead of the dishwasher.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cut steak (100F - Hot Holding) Operator stated that was just cut after cooked and he replaced back to be reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot hold.
Basic/22-08-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut avocado with the sticker on it. Operator washed all the avocado.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2- flying insects in kitchen area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 200,
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. - for all employees
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 17, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jun 19, 2024 · Manager states training is completed but no certificates are filled out. Admin Complaint
May 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken (162f-178f - Cooking)
High priority/03C-44-5/Warning/Return visit May 17, 2024 · No cooking temps today Time Extended
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. - for all employees
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken (162f-178f - Cooking)
High priority/03C-44-5/Warning
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. - for all employees
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - avocado over cooked rice in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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