Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables

Last inspected:

3850 Sw 8 St, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Part of: CAVA Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables has averaged 11.6 violations per inspection across 23 inspections since March 2022, more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations for employee health policy, handwashing procedures, and food contact surface sanitation have appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, indicating systemic management issues. Chemical storage violations and time-as-control violations for potentially hazardous foods have also been recurring findings. A fire safety violation was documented on February 5, 2019, for an improperly stored propane tank inside the building. The most recent inspection on October 16, 2025 resulted in 12 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
266Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 11.6 violations / inspection 11.6 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Inside dry food storage room.

Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections59 violations · 36 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority

Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables last inspected?
Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 16, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables?
The most frequently cited violations at Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables had?
Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables find?
Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables was most recently inspected on October 16, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables ever been shut down?
No, Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Cava Restaurant in Coral Gables has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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