Cava

45 W Mitchell Hammock Rd Ste 1311, Oviedo, FL 32765
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Cava has 10 inspections in the public record. Cava was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Cava's latest score of 82 sits above the Oviedo average of 63. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. 0 ppm . Operator replaced a work order and he sit the 3 compartment sink to be used instead of the dishwasher . **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cut steak (100F - Hot Holding) Operator stated that was just cut after cooked and he replaced back to be reheat . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink .
29-34-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot hold .
22-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut avocado with the sticker on it . Operator washed all the avocado. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
58
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2- flying insects in kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 200, **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - for all employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Manager states training is completed but no certificates are filled out. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken (162f-178f - Cooking) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: No cooking temps today **Time Extended**
03C-44-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - for all employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
78
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Nov 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener White cutting boards on front line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: No certified manager on shift at the time on callback inspection **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All Cooling units cooks line and front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Togo lids stored on floor in dry storage area. Togo bags stored on floor in front shelf storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
24-26-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishwasher and 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink next to flat top grill. Hood Filters. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind and under dishwasher, 3 compartment Behind cooking equipment on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Cava compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?

Cava most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Oviedo average of 63.

Has Cava's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cava have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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.