Cava Mezze Grill 10231

236 E Michigan St Ste B105, Orlando, FL 32806

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Cava Mezze Grill 10231 has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

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

13-04-4

Jun 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink. Operator placed drain cover on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

29-18-4

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked onions cooling since 8:30am at 89-91f **Repeat Violation**

03D-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked onions cooling since 8:30am at 89-91f **Repeat Violation**

01B-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink

29-18-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on top of bag of rice next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand sink by oven and walk in cooler

29-11-4

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked onions. Cooling started at 8:30am, product was at 132f, per manager. Product between 73-85f still at 12:00 noon.

03D-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked onions. Cooling started at 8:30am, product was at 132f, per manager. Product between 73-85f still at 12:00 noon.

01B-02-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook and line person **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right rice and cut leafy green in stand up cooler at front counter between 48-51f, per manager products on a time plan. No written plan for for items

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For right rice and cut leafy greens at cooler at front counter. Per manager, products are switched out every 4 hours

03F-10-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks by hand sink at ware wash area

51-11-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can of drink at cook line **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Repeat Violation**

13-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease droplets hanging from hood system at cook line

23-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Quat for bucket at cook line **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 26, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Show all 7 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava Mezze Grill 10231 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava Mezze Grill 10231 on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cava Mezze Grill 10231?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cava Mezze Grill 10231.

How does Cava Mezze Grill 10231 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Cava Mezze Grill 10231 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Cava Mezze Grill 10231's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cava Mezze Grill 10231 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cava Mezze Grill 10231 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 10231 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cava Mezze Grill 10231 is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

La Negrita Sweets

1020 W. Michigan St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Orlando → Greek / Mediterranean restaurants in Florida → Greek / Mediterranean restaurants in Orlando