CAVA MEZZE GRILL 10270
6881 DANIELS PKWY STE 100, Fort Myers FL 33912
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
APR 24
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. By mop sink approximately 15 observed. Under self service soda machine approximately 15 observed. In front corner of kitchen by pass through window, 4 observed.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids for togo containers at make station in kitchen. Operator inverted lids.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishwasher handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Spoke with employee regarding proper handwashing when washing dishware.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical bottle in handwash sink by dishwashing area. Operator removed the bottle.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored with mop head side down in mop sink.
Aug 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter steam well:; cooked brown rice (119F - Hot Holding); cooked seasoned rice (129F - Hot Holding); cooked lentils (128F - Hot Holding); cooked beef steak (115F - Hot Holding) for thirty minutes per operator. Also Steam table in middle of kitchen:; cooked chicken middle (115F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken front (97F - Hot Holding); cooked chickpea falafel (101F - Hot Holding); for 30 minutes per operator. Operator stirred some items to return temperature to 135F or above or returned to oven/grill for reheating.
Aug 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. By mop sink approximately 15 observed. Under self service soda machine approximately 15 observed. In front corner of kitchen by pass through window, 4 observed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter steam well:; cooked brown rice (119F - Hot Holding); cooked seasoned rice (129F - Hot Holding); cooked lentils (128F - Hot Holding); cooked beef steak (115F - Hot Holding) for thirty minutes per operator. Also Steam table in middle of kitchen:; cooked chicken middle (115F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken front (97F - Hot Holding); cooked chickpea falafel (101F - Hot Holding); for 30 minutes per operator. Operator stirred some items to return temperature to 135F or above or returned to oven/grill for reheating.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter service line cooked white rice (121F - Hot Holding); cooked yellow rice (119F - Hot Holding) for 45 minutes per operator. Operator voluntarily discarded both containers rice.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near to box of cookies under front counter. Operator removed bottle of chemical.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom left side, dishwashing area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time stamps on cut lettuce, cooked rice by front counter, no available written plan at time of inspection. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front hot line: cooked lentil falafel (120F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (129F - Hot Holding); cooked lentils (129F - Hot Holding) for one to two hours for each item per operator. Provided operator with time as a public health control form, discussed updating current time as a public health control procedure as necessary to ensure proper time/temperature control of all foods.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to cookies under front counter. Operator removed the chemicals.
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