Cava
942 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917780
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Splitter needs additional two vacuum breakers
Basic3
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Hotel pans on back clean rack next to dish machine wet nesting. Operator corrected on site.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Both in areas by dishwasher
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Operator corrected on site
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.