Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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NOVECENTO

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3492089
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8854496
DBPR license2332686

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables inside reach in cooler at 2 floor.

#8High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

Intermediate 7

#9Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed establishment offers clams, tags not kept for 90 days and not marked with last date served.

#10Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided to operator via email.

#11Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloth inside handwashing sink at first floor, chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#14Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef replaced roll. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container at second floor.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates, pots and pans not inverted at cook line.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed rice container on floor at second floor. Observed plastic container with potatoes by dishwasher machine.

#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line.

#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3 compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 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
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 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.