Cava in Palm Harbor
Last inspected:
33163 Us Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684Part of: CAVA Florida health inspections, violations & closures
CAVA in Palm Harbor averaged 7.4 violations per inspection across 26 inspections since January 2022, significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring across the inspection history, with handwashing and hand-washing facility violations cited in multiple inspections during 2023, employee health reporting violations appearing in 2025, and chemical storage violations documented in the most recent inspection on February 2, 2026. A fire safety violation was documented on August 2, 2018, when a portable fire extinguisher was missing from its designated location. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 was completed with no further action required, though it identified 10 violations including intermediate and basic infractions.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cava in Palm Harbor: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Cava in Palm Harbor: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cava in Palm Harbor: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Cava in Palm Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cava in Palm Harbor last inspected?
- Cava in Palm Harbor was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cava in Palm Harbor?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cava in Palm Harbor are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Cava in Palm Harbor had?
- Cava in Palm Harbor 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 Cava in Palm Harbor find?
- Cava in Palm Harbor was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cava in Palm Harbor ever been shut down?
- No, Cava in Palm Harbor has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Cava in Palm Harbor had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cava in Palm Harbor has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Cava in Palm Harbor operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Boston Market #196 (2018).
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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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