CAVA

3850 Southwest 8th Street
Florida, 33134
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10721311

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot hold .
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut avocado with the sticker on it . Operator washed all the avocado. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm . Operator replaced a work order and he sit the 3 compartment sink to be used instead of the dishwasher . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cut steak (100F - Hot Holding) Operator stated that was just cut after cooked and he replaced back to be reheat . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink .

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10720911

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788766

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 200, Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2- flying insects in kitchen area. Warning
  • 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. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 6/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8676073

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - for all employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: Manager states training is completed but no certificates are filled out. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 5/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8634691

  • 03C-44-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken (162f-178f - Cooking) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: No cooking temps today **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - for all employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8544634

  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - avocado over cooked rice in walk in cooler Warning
  • 03C-44-5:High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken (162f-178f - Cooking) Warning
  • 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. - for all employees Warning

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8287419

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed