Cava

1714 N University Dr Ste S2, Plantation, FL 33313

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Cava stretching back to 2025. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Restaurants in Plantation average 77, so Cava trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at salad station steam table - cooked chicken (116F - Hot Holding). Per operator chicken was held out of temperature for approximately 3 minutes. Operator reheated chicken to 167F during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at front counter , sanitizer bucket reading 0 ppm quaternary. Operator remade solution to 200 ppm quaternary during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In prep area next to walk in cooler - white cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator discarded cutting board and replaced with new cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in pan under grill - utensils in standing water of 93F. Operator discarded water during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Oct 21, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 7, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Apr 11, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.

29-34-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All hand washing sink Women's bathroom Men's bathroom Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Women's bathroom Men's bathroom

32-11-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. All handwashing sinks.

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's and women's bathrooms.

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Cava compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Cava most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.

Has Cava's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cava means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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