CAVA MEZZE GRILL
1320 4 ST N
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/17/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two #10 cans chick peas dented
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (127F - Hot Holding) moved chicken to hotter part of warmer **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted for protection. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped cup on floor and picked up cup with gloves on, but did not remove gloves and wash hands.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee beverage in walk in cooler above food to be served to the public. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on storage shelves across from dish machine have wet nesting.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink used to wash off utensils.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tong handle touching French fries at front counter. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Manager lacks knowledge of Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses and reporting responsibilities. Inspector emailed Inspector discussed and printed and emailed Big 6 restriction/exclusion. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Can opener on prep table still has built up food debris at the time of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with food and hard water debris. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table by pita prep station area. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking chicken with no beard guard. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Feta cheese stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tong handle touching French fries at front counter. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line has built up food debris. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees dropped spatula on floor picked it up with gloved hands and proceeded to put chicken on the grill. Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).