Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County

CAVA RESTAURANT

3850 SW 8 ST, Coral Gables, FL 33134

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Oct 16, 2025
City
Coral Gables
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 24122158

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

05-08-4

Detail 24122159

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Unit cook line.

14-09-4

Detail 24122162

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-17-5

Detail 24122160

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 24122157

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipments at kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 24122161

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Beef stew at walk in cooler cooked more than 24 hours not labeled

36-34-5

Detail 24122156

Basic - vents at walk in cooler soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

08B-38-4

Detail 23752759

Basic - Food stored on floor. Carrots bag on floor at walk in cooler.

10-07-4

Detail 23752761

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Over reach in cooler at kitchen.

21-04-4

Detail 23752760

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23752763

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves at kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 23752762

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen.

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 15

12A-10-4

Detail 23336875

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at prep area touched he'd and back to work without hands washing.

22-11-5

Detail 23336874

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours.

22-02-4

Detail 23336867

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.

31B-02-4

Detail 23336869

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen prep area.

24-06-4

Detail 23336868

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.

13-03-4

Detail 23336870

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-17-5

Detail 23336865

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen prep area.

36-68-5

Detail 23336861

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

10-20-4

Detail 23336864

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-01-5

Detail 23336872

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at kitchen.

10-07-4

Detail 23336873

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

21-04-4

Detail 23336866

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

36-02-5

Detail 23336871

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen.

14-17-4

Detail 23336863

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-10-4

Detail 23336862

Basic - soiled floor at kitchen.

May 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 22882648

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 22882650

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-17-5

Detail 22882651

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 22882647

Basic - Food stored on floor. observed boxes with food stored at walk in freezer floor.

02D-01-5

Detail 22882649

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at walk in cooler prepared food with more than 24 not labeled.

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

16-37-1

Detail 22551662

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 22551666

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dishwashing area.

14-09-4

Detail 22551661

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 22551659

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with onions store by kitchen entrance.

14-69-4

Detail 22551665

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 22551660

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Kitchen

14-33-4

Detail 22551663

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Kitchen.

25-05-4

Detail 22551664

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Disposable store on floor at storage area.

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 22079737

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler eggs next to cooked beef. Cook placed tray with cooked beef on top shelf.

11-27-4

Detail 22079731

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator form provided . Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22079735

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.

16-21-4

Detail 22079734

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-73-4

Detail 22079733

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22079736

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a tray with raw chicken stored on floor. Cook removed tray from the floor and placed it on shelf.

14-17-4

Detail 22079732

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

22-49-4

Detail 21508604

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Three compartment sink set up sanitizer ( chlorine)

22-02-4

Detail 21508603

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cover for knife soiled.

23-24-4

Detail 21508602

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets at reach in cooler, cook line.

14-09-4

Detail 21508599

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-73-4

Detail 21508598

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.

25-05-4

Detail 21508601

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Disposable on storage area on floor.employee placed utensils on shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21508597

Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

21-12-4

Detail 21508600

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 20969094

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. For hand sink located at kitchen prep area for dessert.

24-05-4

Detail 20969095

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates not inverted.

10-07-4

Detail 20969096

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

08B-12-5

Detail 20969097

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream at freezer.

36-02-5

Detail 20969098

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen.

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 20452927

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler raw shell eggs over carrots. eggs were replace at the shelves bottom. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20452926

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at reach in cooler at front, Shrimp at 61°F.

03A-02-5

Detail 20452930

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp at 61°F, Reach in cooler at cook line. Chef discarded the food. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20452925

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled, kitchen. Observed can opener soiled.

05-10-4

Detail 20452924

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

14-11-4

Detail 20452928

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at cook line not cooling properly. According to the chef not food is stored at that unit until is repaired.the item( shrimp) was stored by an employee by mistake.

10-17-4

Detail 20452923

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Kitchen. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20452929

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed garbanzos at walk in cooler with more than 24 hours not labeled.