CAVA
15028 N DALE EMBRY HWY, TAMPA, FL 33618
License #3918106
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →CAVA in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster ,Discussed with operator the importance of a drain plug.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, half sheet pans stacked wet in ware washing drying area next to dishwasher, manager had employee separate pans to air dry.
- [29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink in back kitchen next to office desk,discussed with manager the importance of a vacuum breaker.
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
CAVA looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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