Cava

1318 2nd St Ste A, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Passed · Sep 9, 2026 Directions
90
Excellent BiteKarma score 90 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 2 of 2 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Sep 9, 2026: passed with 5 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 2 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Sep 9

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces: clean and sanitized
    • Minor Plumbing: fixtures, backflow device, drainage
    • Minor Hot and cold water available
    • Minor Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
  3. 2024
  4. Passed Jan 5

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations
    • Minor No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
    • Minor Floors, walls and ceilings: properly built, maintained in good repair and clean
    • Minor Equipment/utensils - approved; installed; clean; good repair, capacity
    • Minor Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas, use
    • Minor Plumbing: plumbing in good repair, proper backflow devices

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