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NOVECENTO

Based on 3 health inspections, NOVECENTO in KEY BISCAYNE has earned a 2.1/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

18831 Biscayne Boulevard
Florida, 33180
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878888

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with slime like substance. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers at warewashing area wet nesting. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fry oil at cook line stored on the floor. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at prep area. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs and raw chicken stored over ready to eat food at walk in cooler. Warning
  • 53A-03-7: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 all manager certification expired. Warning
  • 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 150)at warewashing area. Warning
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter at ice machine on second floor missing service date. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container at second floor.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates, pots and pans not inverted at cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice container on floor at second floor. Observed plastic container with potatoes by dishwasher machine.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables inside reach in cooler at 2 floor.
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed establishment offers clams, tags not kept for 90 days and not marked with last date served.
  • 11-27-4: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 to operator via email.
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloth inside handwashing sink at first floor, chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef replaced roll. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted at cook line.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at second floor.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service aluminum trays not inverted at shelf located at second floor.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(3,422 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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