Cava in Fort Myers

Last inspected:

16441 Corporate Commerce Way #100, Fort Myers, FL 33913

Part of: CAVA Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

CAVA in Fort Myers has been the subject of repeated enforcement actions for employee health reporting violations. Across 22 inspections dating from at least 2016, the facility accumulated 45 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, employee health reporting violations — failures to report sick workers or maintain proper health documentation — appeared in 7 separate inspections between July 2024 and February 2026, constituting a clear and persistent pattern. The facility has been the subject of 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,600 in fines. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 cited one high-priority employee health reporting violation alongside additional violations and resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
45Violations
0Closures
$1,600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Cava in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 2 violations / inspection 2 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg 4.36 violations / inspection 4.36 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Lee County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Cava in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,600.00

Disciplinary action history for Cava in Fort Myers
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2025071113 $800.00 Sep 19, 2025 Miami (Doral)
7--2024024755 $400.00 Mar 19, 2024 Fort Lauderdale
7--2024018217 $400.00 Feb 16, 2024 Fort Lauderdale

Cava in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 8 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Cava in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava in Fort Myers last inspected?
Cava in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Cava in Fort Myers?
The most frequently cited violations at Cava in Fort Myers are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Cava in Fort Myers had?
Cava in Fort Myers has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cava in Fort Myers find?
Cava in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Cava in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
No, Cava in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
Has Cava in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Cava in Fort Myers has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
How much has Cava in Fort Myers been fined?
Cava in Fort Myers has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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