Cava

989 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI 02886

Greek / Mediterranean

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Cava is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Sep 16, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Compared to other Warwick restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with food debris. PIC relocated can opener to 3-bay to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage

Inspector notes: Observed metal pans stored stack on top of each other while wet. Utensils and dishes (metal pans) shall be stored completely dried. After cleaning and SANITIZING, EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS: Shall be air-dried.

4-901.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed several cutting boards in the (drying rack) scratched and scored. Per PIC new cutting boards are on order. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.11

Outdoor refuse receptacles lack tight-fitting lids

Inspector notes: Observed the drain plug for the outside dumpster is missing. PIC placed a service order for drain plug. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in place.

5-501.15

Jun 12, 2025

Opening

1 minor violation.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking an outdoor dumpster. Per PIC, dumpster will be installed in 7 days.

5-501.110

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cava last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cava on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Cava compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Cava most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Cava's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cava have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one 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.

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