NOVU AT PONCE
95 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
50-17-3High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: Establishment is open and operating with two bartenders, 1 kitchen employee, and the operator present at the time callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: Discussed with operator. **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained yellow. – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: Discussed with operator. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
16-62-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: Discussed with operator. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: Two bartenders and 1 kitchen employee present at the time of the callback inspection. No employee training could be provided. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled with grease build up. – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli cooler. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler on cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
36-68-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: Discussed with operator. **Time Extended**
36-65-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-16: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:22 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.