Cava

5930 Red Bug Lake Rd, Winter Springs, FL 32708

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Cava has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Winter Springs restaurant scores 76. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards kitchen

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Water leaking from bottom of cooler front counter Work order in to fix **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front counter area Operator mopped **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under cutting boards on cookline Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink front counter

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go bowls on front counter Operator flipped **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Light not functioning. One in hood

36-62-4

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - interior ice bin lightly soiled

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

16-23-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - in closet next to restroom

36-36-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor soiled below front counter - floor below storage rack on cook line

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan cover

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cooler next to grill

29-49-6

Apr 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottles containing yellow and bottle containing blue liquid on storage rack in dish room

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine

16-21-4

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

16-23-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - ware wash room **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - can opener

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Dec 6, 2022

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

29-42-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cava?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cava.

How does Cava compare to other restaurants in Winter Springs?

Cava most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Springs average of 76.

Has Cava's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cava have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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.

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