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NOVA GOURMET

7520 NW 104 AVE STE A-106 · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33178

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3720505
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13758998
DBPR license2336329

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut ham at RIC at preparation area. Raw shell eggs were moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (73F – Cold Holding). As per staff, more than 5 hours. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (73F – Cold Holding). As per staff, more than 5 hours. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS blocked by cart at kitchen area. Cart was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container with utensils inside HWS at kitchen. Container was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon croissant, brioche salmon and egg, high protein keto, and salmon toast not identify as containing raw foods. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate16-37-1

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

Warning
#20Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed ice machine added across 3CS and dish machine with no approved plan. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed salmon croissant, brioche salmon and egg, and high protein keto being sold with no consumer advisory present. Provided consumer advisory to operator during inspection and it was placed on front counter wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 12

#1Basic32-04-4

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

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area ceiling tiles. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

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

Warning
#4Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing bracelets and watch at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed Motak RIF gasket in disrepair next to back exit door. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at Motak RIF door next to back exit door. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven door handle. Tong was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic33-30-4

Basic – Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed discarded sink, rug, and assorted items at dumpster enclosure. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 2:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.