What is Cava Mezza Grill's health inspection score?

Cava Mezza Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 61 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cava Mezza Grill last inspected?

Cava Mezza Grill was last inspected on February 14, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cava Mezza Grill have?

Cava Mezza Grill has 48 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cava Mezza Grill safe to eat at?

Cava Mezza Grill has a safety score of 61/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Cava Mezza Grill

Name: Cava Mezza Grill
Address: 1919 MCKINNEY, Dallas, 75201
Rating: 61

1919 MCKINNEY, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/14/2023

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0Fair

Downtown

Ranked #691 of 1000 in Downtown

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Feb 14, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

40 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

23x

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-39

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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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1919 MCKINNEY, Dallas, TX 75201

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

5 intermediate

5 basic

May 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

May

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

6 Routine

Feb 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 91

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CAN OPENER OBSERVED WITH PRODUCT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
REGISTER ALL FM CERTIFICATE WITH THE COD AND POST
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
USE FOR HAND WASH ONLY. OBSERVED FRONT HS USED AS A DUMP SINK. MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE AND SUPPLIED , BACK HS MISSING PAPERTOWELS
DAL-4*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, BACK SIDE OF GRILLS, OBSERVED WITH OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP
DAL-5*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT UNDER VENT HOOD

Base deductions−13 pts

May 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med9 Basic

11 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS OFF THE GROUND
DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
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

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
CAN'T BE BLOCKED
DAL-5*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
KEEP DAMP TOWELS IN BUCKET BETWEEN USE
DAL-6*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
LABEL BULK WHITE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN ADJACENT TO 3 COMP SINK
DAL-7*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN FAN COVERS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER
DAL-8*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
MISSING LIGHT IS NEEDED AS WELL
DAL-9*46 Toilet rooms, convenience and accessibility−2
CLEAN RESTROOM
DAL-10*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-11*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
NEEDS WEATHER STRIPPING

Base deductions−28 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

5 Med5 Basic

10 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-1*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
CHICKEN IS COLD AT 1036F
DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN FLOORS COVERED WITH FOOD PRODUCTS AND DRAINS
DAL-3*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT SINK BY WIC, TIGHTEN FAUCET HEAD ASSEMBLY
DAL-5*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
NEED RECORDS

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-6*37 Dispensing equipment protected in an outside area−2
BOTTLE FELL ON THE GRUND, EMPLOYEE DIDNT WASH IT AND USED IT
DAL-7*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
UPRIGHT NOT LAYING IN FOOD PRODUCT STORE KNIVES PROPERLY
DAL-8*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN FAN COVERS, DOOR GASKETS
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
LIGHT BLOWN OUT
DAL-10*45Physical Facilities−2
CLEAN WALLS IN THE KITCHEN

Base deductions−35 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
LEAK AT FAUCET HEAD HAND SINK
DAL-6*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
FOUND DENTED CAN OF DIJON MUSTARD AND CHICK PEAS

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*32 CIP-Cleanability−2
clean floor drains underneath he 3 comp sink CLEAN FAN COVERS
DAL-3*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD ON FLOOR ON COOK LINE (FLATBREAD)
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
FOUND ENERGY ON RED PEPPERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN LIDS OF BULK WHITE CONTAINERS WITH RICE (VERY STICKY AND DIRTY)
DAL-7*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
FRUIT FLIES AND MOSQUITOES IN THE KITCHEN AREA
DAL-8*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION
DAL-9*47 Health permit posted−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
DENTED CAN OF ALL PURPOSE TOMATOES
DAL-6*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN INSIDE OF RIC
DAL-3*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
CLEANS FLOORS IN CK, HEAVILY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS
DAL-4*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
LABEL BOTTLES OF DRESSINGS IN RIC
DAL-5*22 Washing hands only at a designated hand sink−2
HAND SINKS ARE ONLY TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING AND NOT DUMPING ICE OR FOOD PARTICLES.
DAL-7*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF DALLAS

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
bad leak at 3CS, FLOORS HAVE LOTS OF WATER

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
2 BURNT OUT UNDER VENTHOOD
DAL-3*34 Pest Control−2
no records
DAL-4*30 Food Establishment Permit−2
no food establishment permit
DAL-5*47 Other Violations−2
sign needed: "Current health inspection available upon request"
DAL-6*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
register the city of Dallas

Base deductions−15 pts

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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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