Cava

14601 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Greek / Mediterranean

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Cava has six inspections in the public record. Cava was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Cava's latest score is in line with the Scottsdale average of 95. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Near the fryers, observed refrigerator at 60F. No TCS food in the unit was observed out of temperature, but was relocated to another properly operating refrigerators. Repair the unit as needed to maintain TCS food at proper temperatures

4-501.11

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At 3:00 PM, observed a container of spinach leaves/66°F in front open air display cooler held using 4 hour time as a public health control with a prep time of 10AM and discard time of 2PM. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of the spinach at the time of inspection. Discussed the importance of ensuring food items that are under Time as a Public Health Control are properly time stamped and disposed within the 4 hours to ensure food safety

3-501.19(B1,3-4;C1,4-5)

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chef wiping down the counter by the grill and moving the garbage can around with their gloved hands. Then without first washing their hands, observed the chef handle and place clean cutting boards on the counter

2-301.14

Apr 15, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 11, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container of mixed veggies holding at 98-106*F on hot holding station near grill. Per manager, veggies had been taken out of the oven and placed on the line less than 2 hours prior - veggies were placed into oven to reheat properly at time of inspection. Ensure all TCS foods are kept at 135*F or above when hot holding

3-501.16(A)(1)

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in-use automatic chlorine dishwasher reading at 0ppm after several cycles. Sanitizer bucket was empty, and new bucket was replaced at time of inspection. Ensure chlorine sanitizer is maintained at proper concentration of 50-100ppm

4-501.114(A-E)

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container of falafel (covered, greater than 4 inch depth) at 44-45*F in walk-in cooler. Per manager, product had been cooling since previous night (greater than 6 hours). Falafel was discarded at time of inspection, and proper cooling procedures were reviewed. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling

3-501.14

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed establishment uses chlorine for sanitizing wares, but did not have chlorine test strips available at time of inspection. Manager stated test strips were ordered and would arrive later today - ensure test strips are available to ensure sanitizers are at proper concentration. Provide corrective action prior to reinspection on 4/21/25

4-302.14

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked steak/117-130°F hot holding in the small oven cabinet next to the grill. Observed cooked falafel/ 120°F and cooked roasted vegetables/ 80- 130°F in the hot holding station near the grill

3-501.16(A)(1)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee chewing gum while preparing a customer's order on the line

2-401.11

Aug 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of raw marinated chicken stored directly above packaged fully cooked beef in the walk in cooler

3-302.11(A1-2)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cava?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food, hot holding” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cava.

How does Cava compare to other restaurants in Scottsdale?

Cava most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scottsdale average of 95.

Has Cava's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cava have averaged around two violations 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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