NOVU AT PONCE
95 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is serving food and drinks to the public with a license that expired on 2/01/2026. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 11
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed the operator a Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained yellow.
27-19-4Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Only cold water dispensing from the handsink in the kitchen area.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in bar is blocked for easy access by dish machine and bar counter. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Asterisk missing on Tuna Tartare. Added asterisk to 12 menus the establishment had during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at handsink in bar. Paper towels stocked. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training could be provided for the employee present engaging in making scoping ice and making drinks for customers at the bar. The operator could not access any training certificates. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of light purple liquid substance stored at bar entrance. Labeled as soap and water. **Corrected On-Site**
16-28-4Intermediate – Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed dish scrub and dish soap at single utility sink in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water a kitchen handsink.
Basic 9
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled with grease build up.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler on cook line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Fryer oil boxes stored on floor at entrance. Items moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on walls next to air fryer, stove/oven, and counter top fryer. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with burnt food debris. Ninja air fryer interior soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in deli cooler soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet knob not dispensing any water. No hot water at handsink in kitchen.
36-65-5Basic – Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:27 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.