Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando
Last inspected:
900 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando has been inspected 26 times since 2016, accumulating 192 violations—an average of 7.4 per inspection, significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced one emergency closure on January 15, 2016 for rain contaminating food and food contact surfaces, and has incurred $400 in disciplinary fines. High-priority violations have been recurrent across inspections, including improper chemical storage cited in at least 5 inspections, food contact surface violations appearing in 9 inspections, and employee health and hand-washing violations documented repeatedly. The most recent inspection on October 2, 2025 was a complaint-driven full inspection that identified 24 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, parasite destruction, chemical storage, and hand-washing, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Most recent closure: January 15, 2016 for rain contaminating food and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Rain contaminating food and food contact surfaces | 09:00:00 |
Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016003388 | $400.00 | Jan 15, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale |
Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 4 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 6 inspections34 violations · 18 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando last inspected?
- Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando last shut down?
- Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando was last shut down on January 15, 2016 for rain contaminating food and food contact surfaces. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando had?
- Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando find?
- Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando was most recently inspected on October 2, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando ever been shut down?
- Yes, Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando been fined?
- Cavo's Bar & Kitchen in Orlando has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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