Cava

2338 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Cava, the earliest from 2022. Cava was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Brandon restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk white rice.

10-01-5

Jun 23, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee place heard guard **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs in salad with handles touching food. Manager placed properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzles on self serve soda fountain has food debris/buildup.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed cloth in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed avocado skin and pits on floor under cold holding unit near point of sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**

36-01-4

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks unsecured near ice machine in storeroom. Manager secured with chain. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline with no beard guard. Employee on front line with no beard guard **Warning**

13-04-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf. Manager separated to air dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed avocado skin and pits on floor under cold holding unit near point of sale. **Warning**

36-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of flat bread stored on floor in prep area. Fryer oil on floor by fryer. Employee placed items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler near sandwich press. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on stainless container on shelf in dish area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

16-46-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed pineapples and jalapeños stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. **Warning**

08B-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk oregano container not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Nov 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor near mop sink **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reachin coolers along gaskets **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in the dish pit

36-64-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reachin cooler on cookline

29-49-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cava?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cava.

How does Cava compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Cava most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Cava's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cava have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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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