Cava

10422 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Cava has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Cava is doing better than most peers. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken made about 1 hr ago. reheated to 165-170°. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.

16-48-4

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot or cold water at Hand Wash Sink by prep line. Per Person In Charge : shut off due to leak.

27-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at pipe by top of Dish machine.

29-11-4

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Cava compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Cava most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Cava's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cava have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one 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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