Cavo's Bar & Kitchen
900 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801 · Permanent Food Service · License 5806704
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 21 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 9 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 21, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- employee rinsed thermometer in handsink -Spoon in hand sink in kitchen. Removed
Fixed on the spot
Basic9
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Boxed oil on floor. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
-Cup used for scooping ice no handle . - bowl in cut lettuce container. Operator removed both
Fixed on the spot
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
On both prep coolers
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-In between fryers -Hoods and piping around hood system. Operator has cleaning scheduled -salamander
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.
1 Under hood
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Bar floor under equipment and wall edges
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee jacket and purse on top of case of orange juice. Operator removed
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.