How many health inspections has CAVA had?

CAVA has had 35 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CAVA ever been shut down?

No, CAVA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CAVA?

The most frequently cited violations at CAVA are: Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting, Single-use items.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?

CONTAMINATION RISK: Reusing single-use items (gloves, cups, utensils, foil) that were designed for one use creates contamination pathways. Single-use gloves develop micro-tears during use, becoming bacterial incubators. Reused single-use containers lose structural integrity, leaking contaminated liquids. Single-use utensils cannot be properly sanitized between uses. Single-use articles (gloves, cups, lids, foil, plastic wrap, straws, stirrers, paper napkins) must be used once and discarded. Do not wash and reuse. Store in original packaging to prevent contamination. Dispense in sanitary manner. Use food-grade single-use items only.

CAVA

5100 N 9 AVE #501, Pensacola, FL 32504

Escambia County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA2706312

CAVA in Pensacola, FL has 35 inspections on record with 82 total violations (2.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

35Inspections

82Violations

0Closures

Data current as of November 8, 2024

Inspection History (35)

Nov 8, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Nov 7, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Nov 6, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Oct 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Jun 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Nov 21, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Feb 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 21, 2021 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jan 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 21, 2018 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Dec 20, 2018 — Complaint Full· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 21, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 14, 2018 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative Complaint Time Extension

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 31, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 28, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 17, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 18, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 17, 2016 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

CAVA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Escambia County average of 0.12 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.40.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CAVA had?: CAVA has had 35 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CAVA ever been shut down?: No, CAVA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CAVA?: The most frequently cited violations at CAVA are: Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting, Single-use items.

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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.

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