Cava

2910 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34655

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Cava has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average New Port Richey restaurant scores 78. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

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. cooked chicken (118F - Hot Holding) in prep area, manager voluntarily discarded **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker installed at top of splitter, operator will move to end of splitter

29-42-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer bucket greater than 400, corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Ground lamb thawing under running water, lamb 71F, operator moved back to walk in cooler, will be prepped today. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-03-5

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil, bag of rice in dry storage on floor. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes of single serving boxes lids, paper, to go try of items on floor of dry storage. Employee moved all items. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cell phone then to go bowl without changing gloves or washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedures with employee, employee removed gloves and properly washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-28-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, manager inverted ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

May 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Cava compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

Cava most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has Cava's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cava 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 inspected?

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

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