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CAVA

5930 RED BUG LAKE RD, Winter Springs FL 32708 · 689 229 2170

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats88
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905500
Grade history
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - operator installed vacuum breaker correctly.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - small white and brown cutting boards on cooks line. - Operator replaced cutting boards
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at soda station - tan cutting board - can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - employee serving food on front line.
Basic/13-04-4
Light not functioning. - 2 lights out over cooking equipment.
Basic/36-62-4
Nov 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. -All employees
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler in kitchen
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards kitchen
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. Water leaking from bottom of cooler front counter Work order in to fix
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front counter area Operator mopped
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under cutting boards on cookline Operator removed
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. One in hood
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink front counter
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go bowls on front counter Operator flipped
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 18, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
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. -0ppm -operator replaced chem bucket 100ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -HWS next to ice machine
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. -bucket of feta stored on floor in WIC
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -HWS next to ice machine
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. - in closet next to restrooms
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - ceiling vent over prep table dusty
Basic/36-34-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - stock pots
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - below salad cooler at front line
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below equipment at front counter
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - bulk lentils
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan cover dusty
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - interior ice bin lightly soiled
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Ceiling tile missing. - in closet next to restroom
Basic/36-36-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor soiled below front counter - floor below storage rack on cook line
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan cover
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cooler next to grill
Basic/29-49-6

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.