NOVU AT PONCE
95 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33701
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 9
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack on wall soiled Stained cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at bar located in corner between dish machine and ice well with trash can in front of
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink at bar, used as dump sink
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
51-16-7Intermediate – 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/. Kitchen has been completely remodeled and no longer match plans on file. Operator has been given Plan Review contact information and has not submitted plans. Administrative Complaint has been issued in prior inspections for failing to submit plans. Per operator high temp dish machine behind bar used for all ware washing, no additional triple sink present, only single prep sink located in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Broken paper towel dispenser at hand sink in kitchen
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Surface cleaner bottle hanging next to coffee machine
Basic 11
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Foam padding taped to edges of tables in kitchen
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cans of tomatoes on floor in kitchen
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
16-04-4Basic – No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on exterior of fryers
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On table next to oven
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Under wall mounted AC unit to prevent dripping on to steam table
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:11 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.