CAVA MEZZE GRILL
5248 UNIVERSITY PKY, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-259-0161
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator removed and cleaned it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 1 hood filter missing causing a grease buildup on the ceiling and walls of the hood system and dripping.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled and rusted. Operator stated they're replacing all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of the back door.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will have all completed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and rusty ceiling air vents throughout the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door to outside with a 1" gap at the bottom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill with a grease build up.
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