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NOVECENTO

260 CRANDON BLVD, C29-30 · KEY BISCAYNE · Dade County · FL 33149

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3685489
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13592335
DBPR license2332686

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#11High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at bar dishmachine. **Warning**

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#12High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish over pasta at RIF at second floor. Not commercially packaged. **Warning**

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Intermediate 7

#13Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

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#14Intermediate53B-16-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing minimum concentration of quaternary at 3CS. Coached staff on correct procedure. **Warning**

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#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed vegetables inside HWS at kitchen entrance. Vegetables were removed. **Warning**

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#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Warning**

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#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at second floor. **Warning**

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#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at kitchen entrance. **Warning**

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#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked gizzards not date marked. As per chef, cooked day before. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Warning**

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Basic 10

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms. **Warning**

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#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop grounded bread at second floor. **Warning**

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#3Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed plastic containers stored on floor next to WIC entrance. **Warning**

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#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board at prep area. **Warning**

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#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee open drink over prep table across from oven. **Warning**

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#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIF gaskets in disrepair near stairs and unit u see microwave. **Warning**

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#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between 3CS and wall. **Warning**

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#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at HWS at bar. **Warning**

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#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed white fish not covered at WIC. **Warning**

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#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles with no labels at RIC across from fryer. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
4 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.