Cava
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Cava appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.
The city-wide average for Pensacola sits at 95, putting Cava on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Nov 7, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front make line for 3 hours: tzatziki 45f, and crazy feta 44f. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Upon callback inspection, tzatziki 50f, crazy feta 53f both for 50 minutes **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four flying insects in the following locations: one near back door, one in ware washing area, one in prep area, and one in back make line. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-07: Upon callback inspection, no flying insects observed in establishment. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
74
Nov 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four flying insects in the following locations: one near back door, one in ware washing area, one in prep area, and one in back make line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front make line for 3 hours: tzatziki 45f, and crazy feta 44f. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
74
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states food handler training is through CavaYou. Unable to locate other food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Operator has blank copies of food handler training at establishment. Per operator, training is complete but filled out certificates are at home. **Time Extended**
53B-03-5
90
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tzatziki 46f and crazy feta 49f in reach-in cooler at front line both for 3.5 hours. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill. Items at 41f after 30 minutes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states food handler training is through CavaYou. Unable to locate other food handler training. **Warning**
53B-03-5
78
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. See stop sale. Rightrice in walk-in cooler at 99f for 2.5 hour. Manager disposed of rice during inspection.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rightrice in walk-in cooler at 99f for 2.5 hour. Manager disposed of rice during inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta in walk-in cooler at 50 for 1 hour.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Roasted sweet potatoes on service line hot holding at 125f for 15 minutes.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Automatic vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
47
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. One side of splitter missing automatic vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer at 500ppm, over manufacturer recommendations. Operator diluted solution to 200ppm with water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
74
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Training on hand completed through CavaYou is not an approved provider for the state of Florida. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Employee food handler training has not been updated. GM stated food handler training has been ordered. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 21, 2022
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 Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
How does Cava compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Cava most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Cava's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cava have averaged around one violation 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 four times per year on average.
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