Cava in Tampa
Last inspected:
1001 Water St Ste G1-100, Tampa, FL 33602Part of: CAVA Florida health inspections, violations & closures
CAVA in Tampa has 8 inspections on record between April 2023 and March 2026, documenting 21 total violations. High-priority violations appeared in 5 of 8 inspections, averaging 2.6 violations per inspection. Employee health reporting violations were cited twice in July 2025, and toxic substance control violations recurred across four separate inspections (July 2025, February 2024, October 2023, April 2023), indicating a pattern of chemical storage or handling issues. A fire safety violation in July 2025 documented a marked exit path blocked by boxes. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 13, 2026 resulted in a call back compliance confirmation after a warning was issued on March 12 for two consumer advisory violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Cava in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Cava in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cava in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Cava in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cava in Tampa last inspected?
- Cava in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cava in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cava in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Toxic substance control, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Cava in Tampa had?
- Cava in Tampa has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cava in Tampa find?
- Cava in Tampa was most recently inspected on July 30, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cava in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Cava in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- Has Cava in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cava in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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