Cava

901 Currency Cir Ste 1081, Lake Mary, FL 32746

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Cava appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Nov 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, which has been cited three times.

Cava's latest score of 64 falls below the Lake Mary average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jun 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - plant foods, 109F, less than 1 hour. Corrective action taken: product placed in oven to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut lettuce 46F; less than 2 hours

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cellphone on table **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. - tong handles in contact with shredded lettucr

10-06-5

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 110 at the buffet , the resupply from the back 120° operator reheated 165° **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Nov 18, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -nemco chopper put up dirty

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the machine

16-21-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In the dish area

29-18-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -swinging stainless door at the dish are soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the dish area a black mold like substance is present

36-27-5

Oct 24, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Warning bread warmer has a build up of food debris -can opener blade soiled missing the screw to hold the blade in place

22-02-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - at the cooks line - along the wall at the line , have the crew move the equipment and clean behind

36-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Grease build up at the flat top grill

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.lexan containers

16-46-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At the plastic door a pink mold like substance is present

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Cava?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cava.

How does Cava compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?

Cava most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Mary average of 79.

Has Cava's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cava have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cava means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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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