Cava Mezze Grill

15620 Panama City Beach Pkwy Ste 200, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Cava Mezze Grill has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Cava Mezze Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Panama City Beach average of 84. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in paper towel machine in kitchen near ice machine. Manager restocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed three employee drinks with no lid on prep table in kitchen. Manager threw the cups away. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
86
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance behind soda nozzles and inside ice chute.
22-02-4
90
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager on duty not manager certified-Lamar Anderson.
53A-05-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wash cloth on counter. Manager added it to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
86
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spicy lamb balls at 124F and falafel at 110F less than 4 hours. Manager reheated to spicy lamb balls to 144F and falafel to 169F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
86
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava Mezze Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava Mezze Grill on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Cava Mezze Grill compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Cava Mezze Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cava Mezze Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cava Mezze Grill 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 inspected?

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