Cava
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
95
Score
Cava has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Cava is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine is not working. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment with Quats sanitizer at three bay sink @ 200PPM.
590.004/4-501.15-C
95
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Food employees entering work area from mall area donned gloves did not wash hands. Retrain staff. COS.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Open top cooler inoperable ice being used indirectly to keep foods below 41F. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means of refrigration on site holding at below 41F.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine is not working. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment with Quats sanitizer at three bay sink @ 200PPM.
590.004/4-501.15-C
78
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove the excess water on the floor under /around the 3 bay sink and dish machine
590.006/6-501.13-C
95
Jul 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Grilled chicken 109F. Product made one hour prior removed from service and reheated to 165F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salsa 47F tomatoes 44F. Product made within the hour placed on indirect ice to cool.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Date mark bags of cut lettuce removed from original package with expiration date from package.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: NO signage in restroom. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: HVAC system is down. Make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-304.11-C
61
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the rice prep table to remove debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the ice machine vents to remove dust.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Aug 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Falfel in ambient air at 85F stored above the stove. Person in charge discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Open air refrigerator observed at 60F. Products inside discarded. Repair or ensure it holds at 41F or below at all hours.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee food and beverages stored in close proxmity to food. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walls above three bay sink observed soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Feb 14, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Excess water build up in back of house. Clean as necessary.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Vent in employee bathroom heavily soiled. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Nov 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at cook line hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk bins in prep area are not labeled. Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cell phone on top of open gloves and in close proximity to food. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wall behind grill is soiled. Walk in cooler floor is soiled. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Aug 9, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
95
Jul 1, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cava last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cava on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cava?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cava.
How does Cava compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Cava most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Cava's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cava have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cava means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cava inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cava is inspected around three times per year on average.
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