CAVA MEZZE GRILL
CAVA MEZZE GRILL has 6 health inspections on file for its SARASOTA location, with an overall rating of 4.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
5248 University Parkway
Florida, 34243
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13459322
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen.
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 1 hood filter missing causing a grease buildup on the ceiling and walls of the hood system and dripping.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator removed and cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10914851
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820680
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775777
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled and rusted. Operator stated they're replacing all.
Inspection Date: 12/20/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8577976
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of the back door.
Inspection Date: 10/17/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375075
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and rusty ceiling air vents throughout the kitchen.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door to outside with a 1" gap at the bottom.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over grill with a grease build up.
- 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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will have all completed. **Corrective Action Taken**