Cavo's Bar & Kitchen
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
55
Score
Cavo's Bar & Kitchen has been inspected 11 times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Cavo's Bar & Kitchen trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Dressing cooler: ranch, blue cheese; (45-49F - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Operator moved to bottom cooler for temp recovery. Advised not to store items above fill line in pan **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In walk in cooler . Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
36-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks in salad cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Heavy grease build up behind cook line equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Around soda fountain
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Cases of Drinks on floor in storage closet
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs On oven door immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in middle prep cooler -Top of dish washer
23-03-4
55
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salad dressing cooler lid torn - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
90
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - apx 1.5 gallons of ranch dressing in dressing cooler overnight per operator. -French onion soup 51F 10qt. cold holding, orzo 48F 5qts cold holding. Both overnight in walk in cooler per operator. Operator immediately discarded all items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - ranch dressing in dressing cooler overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded. -French onion soup 51F cold holding, orzo 48F cold holding. Both overnight in walk in cooler per operator. Operator immediately discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -Immediately closed **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop orzo. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drinks on prep table under spices. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf next to juice. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salad dressing cooler lid torn
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor behind cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - in small cooler under slicer
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Side of salmanader - side of fryers and piping next to fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bagged soup thawing at room temperature on sheet pan. Operator immediately placed under cool running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Parsley over ready to eat cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
39
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. All bathroom doors
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour and sugar containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In all gender neutral bathrooms
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn Gasket in freezer next to microwave
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind all cooking equipment Floor under microwave
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in cooler across from flat top grill Sides of fryers and piping on wall heavily soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over multiple ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator immediately corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live flying insects in nozzle holder at bar. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in kitchen reading 00ppm. Retested 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. bar hand sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. in flour and sugar containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor, piping, and wall behind cooking equipment under hoods Floor under microwave prep table and reach in freezer ,
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in beer coolers at bar
29-49-6
58
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over containers of cooked mushrooms and other vegetables in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in holder with standing water. Operator removed holder and scoop to be cleaned . Advised operator to drill hole in bottom to drain water **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over clean dishes **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
64
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
78
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid broken in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents, Cheese warmer Inside 2 door oven **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. 2 cans of drinks in ice well at bar. Advised operator to empty ice bin and sanitize
08B-56-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 2.5 gallons of French onion soup dated 5/1. Operator threw away **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 cans of drinks in ice well at bar. Advised operator to empty ice bin and sanitize
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 53F cooling 1.5hr. Operator put in freezer for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with forms **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid broken in dry storage area.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents, Cheese warmer Inside 2 door oven **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in kitchen near dry storage area
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 2 door oven
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. In ware wash area
29-20-5
30
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Cardboard used in place of missing tiles **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards on line
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Gaskets soiled to deep freezer **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cavo's Bar & Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cavo's Bar & Kitchen on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cavo's Bar & Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cavo's Bar & Kitchen.
How does Cavo's Bar & Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Cavo's Bar & Kitchen most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Cavo's Bar & Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cavo's Bar & Kitchen have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cavo's Bar & Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cavo's Bar & Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cavo's Bar & Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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