CAVA

CAVA has 5 health inspections on file for its TAMPA location, with an overall rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

942 South Howard Avenue

Tampa, Florida, 33606

Historic Hyde Park North Neighborhood

Hillsborough County County

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10919963

24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers located on shelf next to 3 compartment sink
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through back of house, floor needs sweeping
35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen.
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (109F - Hot Holding); rice (122F)operator reheated the rice and beef to 165F then hot held at 135 or above. Corrected On-Site
29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached to main vacuum breaker, additional vacuum breaker not connected to splitter.
03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Open air, operator iced down the pans Corrected On-Site
46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by boxes

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711510

08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw steak over falafel prep walk in cooler
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored cut board mat in hand washing sink management removed Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729076

36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dishwasher leaking water from underneath dishwasher.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351101

14-22-4:Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of 3 compartment sink from spraying equipment, operator states they have a work order in to have it sealed. They removed the water. Corrected On-Site
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Yesila Portillo
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. Manager printed and signed.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8517116

51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda station area
24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen
35A-01-4:Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Customer carrying a dog in her arms waiting in line for her food, operator states they do not let them stay just pick up food and leave. I discussed with the operator the requirements, and referred them to the ADA guidelines for service animals in a food service establishment. Also suggested to operator they put a sign on the door stating what animals are allowed in the establishment.