Nova Pizza

8216 State Rd 52, Hudson, FL 34667

Pizza

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Nova Pizza has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Nova Pizza was last inspected on Dec 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Commercially processed ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Nova Pizza's latest score of 78 falls below the Hudson average of 84. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The fan in the reach in soda cabinet at the front desk is soiled with mold-like substance.

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of frying oil. The operator placed off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy cream, feta cheese, and gorgonzola cheese without a date mark opened more than 24 hours ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

02C-03-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator is waiting on scheduling repair. **Warning**

29-27-4

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in single door reach-in freezer. Discussed proper organization and operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy cream and feta cheese crumbles opened for more than 24 hours without date mark in reach-in cooler and cooked wings in walk-in cooler without a date. Operator marked with open/made date. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizing whipping cloth solution at 200ppm. Operator corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Dec 27, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter in kitchen - fresh garlic in oil (63F - Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. In liquid margarine and garlic sauce

14-14-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks

13-03-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch on 1 cook **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dirt, or dust. Floor fan Floor mat

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nova Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nova Pizza on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nova Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nova Pizza.

How does Nova Pizza compare to other restaurants in Hudson?

Nova Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Hudson average of 84.

Has Nova Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nova Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nova Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Nova Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nova Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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