Cava Mezze Grill in St. Petersburg
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1320 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Part of: CAVA Florida health inspections, violations & closures
CAVA Mezze Grill in St. Petersburg has 9 inspections on record spanning March 2023 to March 2026, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A pattern of high-priority violations emerged in 2023 and early 2024, including improper cooking temperatures cited in 4 inspections, shell stock requirement violations in 3 inspections, and toxic substance control violations in 4 inspections. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 2 inspections. The September 29, 2023 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 10 violations were found, the highest count on record. Compliance improved substantially after March 2024, with the most recent three inspections in March 2025, September 2025, and March 2026 each yielding zero violations. The most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cava Mezze Grill in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Cava Mezze Grill in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Cava Mezze Grill in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cava Mezze Grill in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Cava Mezze Grill in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cava Mezze Grill in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cava Mezze Grill in St. Petersburg are: Proper cooking temps, Toxic substance control, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Cava Mezze Grill in St. Petersburg had?
- Cava Mezze Grill in St. Petersburg has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cava Mezze Grill in St. Petersburg find?
- Cava Mezze Grill in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on March 2, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cava Mezze Grill in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Cava Mezze Grill in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures 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.
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