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NOVECENTO

Based on 6 health inspections, NOVECENTO in KEY BISCAYNE has earned a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

18831 Biscayne Boulevard
Florida, 33180
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/17/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13607256

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/17/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13592335

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 7 int, 10 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop grounded bread at second floor. Warning
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed plastic containers stored on floor next to WIC entrance. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board at prep area. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee open drink over prep table across from oven. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIF gaskets in disrepair near stairs and unit u see microwave. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between 3CS and wall. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at HWS at bar. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed white fish not covered at WIC. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles with no labels at RIC across from fryer. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at bar dishmachine. Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish over pasta at RIF at second floor. Not commercially packaged. Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing minimum concentration of quaternary at 3CS. Coached staff on correct procedure. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed vegetables inside HWS at kitchen entrance. Vegetables were removed. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at second floor. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked gizzards not date marked. As per chef, cooked day before. Coached chef on correct procedure. Warning

1/6/2026· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13592060

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fry oil at cook line stored on the floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**

12/9/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10878888

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 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

1/28/2025· 1y 2mo ago

2 high, 7 int, 6 basic

  • 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

8/8/2024· 1y 8mo ago

4 basic

  • 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
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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