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CAVA-HIALEAH

3645-5 WEST 84 ST UNIT 5, Hialeah FL 33018 · 248-379-4166

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats27
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338327
Grade history
MAR 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (44F - Cold Holding);cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation coolers at front line. As per manager, for less than an hour. Manager removed and placed corn in reach coolers.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic container with standing water on the rim. Operator properly stored it.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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/. Observed 6 employees preparing food with no certified manager on site.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans stored on the drying rack not inverted. Operator fixed it on site.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (44F - Cold Holding);cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding) at preparation coolers at front line. As per manager, for less than an hour. Manager removed and placed corn in reach coolers.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards located at prep area, shelve near the three compartment sink, and at prep area stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pan stored at shelve located in front of the three compartment sink not store inverted. Manager stored pan properly.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door blocked with box. Manager removed box.
/46-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.