DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CAVA

CAVA has 5 health inspections on file for its PALM HARBOR location, with an overall rating of 3.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/2/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10885419

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In use cutting board grooved.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting trays in ware washing area.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris in the interior of oven near grill.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine soiled. Exterior of water dispenser soiled.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda machine nozzles soiled with debris. Cutting board soiled.

9/16/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13458859

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/16/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13512130

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker added to top of splitter, not at threaded faucet with hose attached

7/10/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10868282

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int

  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. falafel (108F - Hot Holding) cooked 1 hour ago and hot held in hot holding unit in the employee prep area. cooked falafel (129F - Hot Holding) on service line hot well for 1 hour. Operator reheated both to 165F. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Operator unable to show proof of state approved food handlers trainings for all employees at time of inspection.

2/26/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10769790

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sinks. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site