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
4 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic container with standing water on the rim. Operator properly stored it.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door blocked with box. Manager removed box.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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