CAVO'S BAR & KITCHEN
900 E WASHINGTON ST, Orlando FL 32801 · 4072190376
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live flying insects in nozzle holder at bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016003388 | Jan 15, 2016 | Feb 25, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - employee rinsed thermometer in handsink -Spoon in hand sink in kitchen. Removed
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Cup used for scooping ice no handle. - bowl in cut lettuce container. Operator removed both
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On both prep coolers
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and purse on top of case of orange juice. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bar floor under equipment and wall edges
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil on floor. Operator removed
Light not functioning. 1 Under hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -In between fryers -Hoods and piping around hood system. Operator has cleaning scheduled -salamander
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Dressing cooler: ranch, blue cheese; (45-49F - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Operator moved to bottom cooler for temp recovery. Advised not to store items above fill line in pan
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks in salad cooler. Operator immediately removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Heavy grease build up behind cook line equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Around soda fountain
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Cases of Drinks on floor in storage closet
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs On oven door immediately removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in middle prep cooler -Top of dish washer
Jul 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Equipment in poor repair. Salad dressing cooler lid torn
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - apx 1.5 gallons of ranch dressing in dressing cooler overnight per operator. -French onion soup 51F 10qt. cold holding, orzo 48F 5qts cold holding. Both overnight in walk in cooler per operator. Operator immediately discarded all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - ranch dressing in dressing cooler overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded. -French onion soup 51F cold holding, orzo 48F cold holding. Both overnight in walk in cooler per operator. Operator immediately discarded.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -Immediately closed
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop orzo. Operator immediately removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drinks on prep table under spices. Operator immediately removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf next to juice. Operator immediately removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment in poor repair. Salad dressing cooler lid torn
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor behind cooking equipment
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator immediately removed
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - in small cooler under slicer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Side of salmanader - side of fryers and piping next to fryers
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bagged soup thawing at room temperature on sheet pan. Operator immediately placed under cool running water
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Parsley over ready to eat cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. All bathroom doors
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour and sugar containers
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In all gender neutral bathrooms
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn Gasket in freezer next to microwave
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind all cooking equipment Floor under microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in cooler across from flat top grill Sides of fryers and piping on wall heavily soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over multiple ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator immediately corrected
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor, piping, and wall behind cooking equipment under hoods Floor under microwave prep table and reach in freezer,
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in beer coolers at bar
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in kitchen reading 00ppm. Retested 50ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live flying insects in nozzle holder at bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. bar hand sinks
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. in flour and sugar containers
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor, piping, and wall behind cooking equipment under hoods Floor under microwave prep table and reach in freezer,
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in beer coolers at bar
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over containers of cooked mushrooms and other vegetables in reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in holder with standing water. Operator removed holder and scoop to be cleaned. Advised operator to drill hole in bottom to drain water
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over clean dishes
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Light build up
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Upright 2 door oven
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked light shield in warewashing area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents
Jul 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid broken in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents, Cheese warmer Inside 2 door oven
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.