Novecento
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Novecento, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Doral average 73, so Novecento is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed sodas nozzles back area glass freezer with ice buildup. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the middle reach in cooler Marinated Chicken breast (50 F - Cold Holding) prepared since this morning,Tuna tataki (54 F - Cold Holding); prepared Saturday,Salmon tiradito (56 F - Cold Holding)prepared Wednesday 01/21 Hamburger patties (48 F - Cold Holding) stored in prep cooler since yesterday. Quarter chicken (47 F - Cold Holding) since this morning
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the middle reach in cooler Marinated Chicken breast (50 F - Cold Holding) prepared since this morning,Tuna tataki (54 F - Cold Holding); prepared Saturday,Salmon tiradito (56 F - Cold Holding)prepared Wednesday 01/21 Hamburger patties (48 F - Cold Holding) stored in prep cooler since yesterday. Quarter chicken (47 F - Cold Holding) since this morning
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed middle prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 50 F
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed middle prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 50 F
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed sodas nozzles back area glass freezer with ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed middle prep reach in cooler soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside of the tequeños cooler.
29-49-6
58
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Beatriz Judith De Freitas expired 08-03-2025
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on the oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on top of oven soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed pasta cooler soiled.
22-16-4
74
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Observed: Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment received beef, chicken, empanadas filling in vacuum sealed bags from the commissary without a HACCP plan or a copy from the commissary.
03G-50-1
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing handle at the kitchen hand washing sink. Manager put a new handle. **Corrected On-Site**
29-09-4
86
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher machine 0 ppm - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. During callback inspection observed Dishwasher machine at 0 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hall on the wall at the dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hall on the wall at the dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed four cans of fancy tomato ketchup dented in the storage area.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher machine 0 ppm
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. white rice (117 F - Hot Holding); lMashed potatoes (119 F - Hot Holding) according to operator less than 2 hours operator reheat them white rice 178F, mashed potatoes 179 F
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hall on the wall at the dishwasher area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar area
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in the dishwasher area.
36-27-5
45
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.fries cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Second floor
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on the floor on the second floor "
08B-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer located in the back area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep Reach in cooler fan soiled located in the kitchen line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. On top of the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Coffee reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean pans. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream no labeled.
08B-12-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container no labeled.
02D-01-5
70
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. By walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Light not functioning. By walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing Light shield by the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing Light shield by the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted out. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted out. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Novecento last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Novecento on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Novecento?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Novecento.
How does Novecento compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Novecento most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Doral average of 73.
Has Novecento's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Novecento have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Novecento 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 Novecento inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Novecento is inspected around three times per year on average.
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