Cava Mezze Grill

5248 University Pky, Sarasota, FL 34243

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Cava Mezze Grill appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Cava Mezze Grill squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen.

36-34-5

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 20, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will have all completed. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill with a grease build up.

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and rusty ceiling air vents throughout the kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door to outside with a 1" gap at the bottom.

35B-01-4

May 25, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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/ 4 employees no CFM on site.

53A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the front counter area. Person in charge placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Person in charge removed and sanitized the scoop and the holder. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Oct 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava Mezze Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava Mezze Grill on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cava Mezze Grill?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cava Mezze Grill.

How does Cava Mezze Grill compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Cava Mezze Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cava Mezze Grill 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 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.

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