Cava

1484 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cava five times, with records going back to 2024. Cava was last inspected on Aug 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Cava is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: Fly trap placed above food prep table, Instructed to remove.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Open garbage receptacle placed next to clean utensils rack, Instructed to keep away.

Dec 4, 2024

Complaint

No violations found.

100

May 17, 2024

Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS OF MIXED GREENS 1/2 POUND COOKED VEGETABLES ($35) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON COUNTER TOPS AND NEAR GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Mar 12, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 6, 2024

License

1 major violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT LOCATED IN CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN LOCATION THAT IS CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE FOR FOOD PREP STAFF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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.

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