DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THE CAVERN

9825 SAN JOSE BLVD 18

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10757751

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's restroom door open.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors. Kitchen
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign rear sink.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of raw eggs over bread in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bags in rear Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any Certified Food Manager. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink.
  • 53B-01-5: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. No proof of any employee training. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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.

Inspection Date: 1/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10737219

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10705040

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in back room near walk-in-cooler not smooth nonabsorbent, easily cleanable. Duct work and rafters are in view. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At today's callback : rear area and new front area has some wood shelf covering. Plan review will determine if this is acceptable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At todays callback : time need to install Hand Wash Sink and confirm ceiling from plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: At today's callback : time needed to add Hand Wash Sink in corner by mop sink. Spoke with plan review. Would be ok at that location. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858954

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in back room near walk-in-cooler not smooth nonabsorbent, easily cleanable. Duct work and rafters are in view. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At today's callback : rear area and new front area has some wood shelf covering. Plan review will determine if this is acceptable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At todays callback : time need to install Hand Wash Sink and confirm ceiling from plan review. **Time Extended**
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license since April. Unable to license today until ceiling is sealed and in compliance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At today's callback : license applied for but unable to license due to no plans submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At today's callback : time needed to complete plan review. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added reach in freezer and portable oven to back room near walk in cooler area where no ceiling present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At today's callback : wooden shelf added as a covering. Plan review to determine if acceptable. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: At today's callback : time needed to complete plan review. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8692251

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in back room near walk-in-cooler not smooth nonabsorbent, easily cleanable. Duct work and rafters are in view. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At today's callback : rear area and new front area has some wood shelf covering. Plan review will determine if this is acceptable. **Time Extended**
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license since April. Unable to license today until ceiling is sealed and in compliance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At today's callback : license applied for but unable to license due to no plans submitted. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added reach in freezer and portable oven to back room near walk in cooler area where no ceiling present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: At today's callback : wooden shelf added as a covering. Plan review to determine if acceptable. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8663939

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in back room near walk-in-cooler not smooth nonabsorbent, easily cleanable. Duct work and rafters are in view. Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license since April. Unable to license today until ceiling is sealed and in compliance. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects around beer tap area. Operator tried to kill flying insects during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in bar are? Operator replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added reach in freezer and portable oven to back room near walk in cooler area where no ceiling present. Warning