Novecento

620 Crandon Blvd #7, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Italian

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Novecento, the earliest from 2022. On Jun 27, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about eight violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Key Biscayne restaurant scores 57. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** **Time Extended**

16-62-1

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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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 form to operator. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form to operator. Operator printed and staff signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand sink in front kitchen cook line.

29-20-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

14-31-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Clam/ mussels tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-05-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container.

14-01-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled.

23-03-4

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Novecento last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Novecento on file is from Jun 27, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Novecento?

Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Novecento.

How does Novecento compare to other restaurants in Key Biscayne?

Novecento most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Key Biscayne average of 57.

Has Novecento's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Novecento have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight 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 two times per year on average.

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