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.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 6 reports on file

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

11/19/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13459322

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

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

7/11/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10914851

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

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.

12/11/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8820680

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/2/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8775777

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

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.

12/20/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8577976

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

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.

10/17/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8375075

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

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**