CAVA

942 South Howard Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33606
Historic Hyde Park North Neighborhood
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/1/2025

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 Date: 11/4/2024

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 Date: 2/6/2024

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 Date: 10/18/2023

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.