Cava

13920 Old St. Augustine Rd, Suite #101, Jacksonville, FL 32258

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Cava has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Cava is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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 falafels at 121-127°. Items reheated to 170-180 °. ( placed at 12 noon). **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.

29-18-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks drink containers on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One fly by rear mopsink.

35A-02-7

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

23-24-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dish ware dried with cloth after sanitizer cycle.

24-17-4

Apr 14, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.

29-42-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.

23-24-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Three compartment sink. Cleaned by manager.

36-22-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of kitchen oven. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled. ( not in use )

22-08-4

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.

29-42-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items over packaged foods. Rear shelf. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jan 17, 2024

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. At kitchen hot hold line : Cooked : Chicken 110° , lamb 115°. Potatoes 125° rice 129°. Falafel 115°. At frontline hot hold line : cooked : Lamb 100°. Chicken 120° , potatoes 120° , falafel 120° All items reheated to 170-180° during inspection by manager. Items were placed about 30 mins before. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. kitchen and oven handle. Cleaned by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.

13-07-4

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

23-24-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Minor soiled cooler.

22-16-4

Oct 10, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cava?

Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cava.

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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