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Cava Mezza Grill

1919 MCKINNEY, Dallas, TX 75201 · Dallas County

48cited violations
13serious tier
6inspections

Historical record. Historical: the City of Dallas published this dataset from October 2016 to February 2024 and then ended it (dataset ended 2024). Later inspections are not in it. Points follow the Texas inspection form: Priority items 3 points (shown as serious), Priority Foundation 2, Core 1.

Establishment

Type
Food establishment
Inspected by
City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset)
Official record
City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset) inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2023151
20221112
20212197
20202133

Inspections

  1. Feb 14, 2023 Routine Score 91
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CAN OPENER OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

      REGISTER ALL FM CERTIFICATE WITH THE COD AND POST

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose

      USE FOR HAND WASH ONLY. OBSERVED FRONT HS USED AS A DUMP SINK. MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE AND SUPPLIED , BACK HS MISSING PAPERTOWELS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, BACK SIDE OF GRILLS, OBSERVED WITH OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT UNDER VENT HOOD

  2. May 9, 2022 Routine Score 83
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS OFF THE GROUND

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SINK THAT HOUSED THE RICE. PLEASE BE AWARE OF STANDING WATER ON THE GROUND, POSSIBLE PEST Harbor AREA

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      RFSM - Not On Site

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Handwashing lavatory - accessible

      CAN'T BE BLOCKED

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored

      KEEP DAMP TOWELS IN BUCKET BETWEEN USE

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

      LABEL BULK WHITE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN ADJACENT TO 3 COMP SINK

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN FAN COVERS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      MISSING LIGHT IS NEEDED AS WELL

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility

      CLEAN RESTROOM

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Handwashing signage

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting

      NEEDS WEATHER STRIPPING

  3. Oct 26, 2021 Routine Score 80
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food products not maintained at 135øF or above

      CHICKEN IS COLD AT 1036F

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Clean Sight and Touch

      CLEAN FLOORS COVERED WITH FOOD PRODUCTS AND DRAINS

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      When to wash hands before donning new gloves

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      LEAK AT SINK BY WIC, TIGHTEN FAUCET HEAD ASSEMBLY

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

      NEED RECORDS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dispensing equipment protected in an outside area

      BOTTLE FELL ON THE GRUND, EMPLOYEE DIDNT WASH IT AND USED IT

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Keep utensils handles upright or protected

      UPRIGHT NOT LAYING IN FOOD PRODUCT STORE KNIVES PROPERLY

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN FAN COVERS, DOOR GASKETS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      LIGHT BLOWN OUT

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities

      CLEAN WALLS IN THE KITCHEN

  4. Apr 22, 2021 Routine Score 85
    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      CIP-Cleanability

      clean floor drains underneath he 3 comp sink CLEAN FAN COVERS

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      LEAK AT FAUCET HEAD HAND SINK

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor

      FOOD ON FLOOR ON COOK LINE (FLATBREAD)

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco

      FOUND ENERGY ON RED PEPPERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN LIDS OF BULK WHITE CONTAINERS WITH RICE (VERY STICKY AND DIRTY)

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      FOUND DENTED CAN OF DIJON MUSTARD AND CHICK PEAS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim

      FRUIT FLIES AND MOSQUITOES IN THE KITCHEN AREA

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts

      HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Health permit posted

  5. Oct 13, 2020 Routine Score 88
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented

      DENTED CAN OF ALL PURPOSE TOMATOES

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Dirty nonfood contact surfaces

      CLEAN INSIDE OF RIC

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Physical Facilities Premises

      CLEANS FLOORS IN CK, HEAVILY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign

      LABEL BOTTLES OF DRESSINGS IN RIC

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Washing hands only at a designated hand sink

      HAND SINKS ARE ONLY TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING AND NOT DUMPING ICE OR FOOD PARTICLES.

    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Grease Trap Tickets

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      RFSM Certificate - Not Display

      REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

  6. Apr 9, 2020 Routine Score 90
    • Serious Priority (3 points)

      Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code

      bad leak at 3CS, FLOORS HAVE LOTS OF WATER

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Light bulbs, light shields provided

      2 BURNT OUT UNDER VENTHOOD

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Pest Control

      no records

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Food Establishment Permit

      no food establishment permit

    • Not serious Core (1 points)

      Other Violations

      sign needed: "Current health inspection available upon request"

    • Not serious Priority Foundation (2 points)

      Outfitter-Certified Food Manager

      register the city of Dallas

Source: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset). History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.