Novatore Cucina & Bar

2700 N Miami Ave #106, Miami, FL 33127

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Novatore Cucina & Bar appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certification for Daniela Tassi expired on 12/11/2025.

53A-03-7

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled under slicer area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Jun 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.

View 17 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed Observed wiping cloth under cutting board in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in ware washing area with tile damage.

36-32-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce on floor near walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Dec 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Novatore Cucina & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Novatore Cucina & Bar on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Novatore Cucina & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Novatore Cucina & Bar.

How does Novatore Cucina & Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Novatore Cucina & Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Novatore Cucina & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Novatore Cucina & Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Novatore Cucina & Bar 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 Novatore Cucina & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Novatore Cucina & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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