Cava Mezze Grill 10216

501 N Orlando Ave #323, Winter Park, FL 32789

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Cava Mezze Grill 10216 stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Winter Park restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink

29-11-4

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No Paper towels in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Both reach in cooler in cook line **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White and brown cutting boards in cook line

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager at cook line **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jan 11, 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. , chicken (120F - Hot Holding); operator reheated. To 165° **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 16, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator is going to use three compartment sink instead of dish machine

22-41-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at dish wash area **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. With the flour in storage area

14-01-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep with no beard guard

13-04-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled

02D-01-5

Jul 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava Mezze Grill 10216 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava Mezze Grill 10216 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cava Mezze Grill 10216?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cava Mezze Grill 10216.

How does Cava Mezze Grill 10216 compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?

Cava Mezze Grill 10216 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.

Has Cava Mezze Grill 10216's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cava Mezze Grill 10216 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cava Mezze Grill 10216 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 Mezze Grill 10216 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cava Mezze Grill 10216 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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