Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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NOVA FRESH KITCHEN

625 NE SPANISH RIVER BLVD STE 101 · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33431

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3706805
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13745292
DBPR license6019744

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#8High Priority03C-44-5

High Priority – Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (159F – Cooking) ; food placed back inside the oven; re-checked temperature at 178 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and touching other things like clean utensils without washing hands and changing gloves first; educated and employee washed hands; **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live flies in the kitchen; one landing on closed food containers; operator unable to kill **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm); advised to fix to 200 ppm **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. short ribs (63F – Cold Holding); lobster bisque (52F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (52F – Cold Holding); cooked lamb (52F – Cold Holding);in 2 door cooler; food out of temperature for more than four hours; food not prepared or portioned today; See Stop Sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. short ribs (63F – Cold Holding); lobster bisque (52F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (52F – Cold Holding); cooked lamb (52F – Cold Holding);in 2 door cooler; food out of temperature for more than four hours; food not prepared or portioned today; See Stop Sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of soap next to bottles of coffee syrups Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pulled eggs (46-47F – Cooling)at 9:30 to 47 F at 11:17 since 8:00; food moved to walk-in cooler; at this rate food will not reach 41 F or below; **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#16Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna and smoked salmon offered in certain dishes do not have an asterisk on the menu nor in the stern boards on the wall **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin- at front counter **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap on the side and can't be properly closed – at the back of the kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-18-5

Basic – In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed employee removing knife from sanitizer bucket and wiping it dry on cloth towel **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area- above bottles of syrup at the back of the kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water in cooler across from handwash sink; **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed boxes of spinach and salad over cheese in walk-in cooler; Stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm); advised to fix to 200 ppm; **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.