What is Cava's health inspection score?

Cava has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cava last inspected?

Cava was last inspected on November 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cava have?

Cava has 9 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cava safe to eat at?

Cava has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Cava serve?

Cava serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cava

Name: Cava
Address: 1404 W UNIVERSITY AVE STE 20, Gainesville, 32603
Rating: 83

1404 W UNIVERSITY AVE STE 20, Gainesville

Last Inspected: 11/17/2025

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American•Gainesville

Ranked #228 of 608 in GainesvilleBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Nov 17, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 79/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (83/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Routine - Food

Nov 25

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

2 violations recorded. Detailed descriptions not available for this inspection.

Aug 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

7 violations recorded. Detailed descriptions not available for this inspection.

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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