Cava in Gainesville
Last inspected:
1404 W University Ave Ste 20, Gainesville, FL 32603Part of: CAVA Florida health inspections, violations & closures
CAVA in Gainesville has averaged 3.5 violations per inspection across 15 inspections since January 2022, performing better than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have centered on employee health reporting (cited in 5 inspections), time as a control for potentially hazardous foods (3 inspections), shell stock requirements (2 inspections), and proper hand and arm washing (2 inspections). A portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location during a February 2024 complaint inspection. Two inspections in early 2024 and January 2025 resulted in administrative complaints recommended, indicating potential formal enforcement proceedings. The most recent inspection on November 17, 2025 identified 4 violations including consumer advisory issues and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cava in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Cava in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Cava in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cava in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cava in Gainesville last inspected?
- Cava in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cava in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cava in Gainesville are: Proper sewage disposal, Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Cava in Gainesville had?
- Cava in Gainesville has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cava in Gainesville find?
- Cava in Gainesville was most recently inspected on November 17, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cava in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Cava in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Cava in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cava in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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