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NOVEL CAFE SOCIAL

Based on 6 health inspections, NOVEL CAFE SOCIAL in MIAMI has earned a 1.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2323 North Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida, 33137
Wynwood
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13556367

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with vegetables and 2 cases of plastic bottles of water stored on floor at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Observed a container with vegetables and 2 cases of plastic bottles of water stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
  • 29-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked not accessible. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled across cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed side door and front door open during inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter no vacuum breaker at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by walk in cooler entrance. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Observed paper towel provided at all hand sink. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940622

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By front counter. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle stored inside flour container by walk in cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at prep area no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation 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 food bowl stored above shelves at dry condiments storage. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with vegetables and 2 cases of plastic bottles of water stored on floor at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked not accessible. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gaskets soiled across cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed side door and front door open during inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet cloth stored on prep table near small oven by front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed one wet cloth soiled by coffee machine. Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at front counter, employee prepared new solution, Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with cooking oil not labeled at cook line. Warning
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching hair and face and proceeded to put new gloves on without wash hands. Coached employee to wash hands properly. Warning
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed Employee wash hands with no soap at kitchen. Coached employee to wash hands properly. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs container stored over cooked sweet plantains container at reach in cooler near cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding)as per chef prepared this morning less than 4 hours. As per chef open lids open always. Employee put ice on container for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter no vacuum breaker at mop sink. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards at prep area soiled. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup and sponge stored inside hand sink by front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink by walk in cooler entrance. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by kitchen. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser unable to dispense soap at hand sink front counter. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at front counter. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above preparation area near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers not inverted at ware washing machine area. Employee started inverting. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a preparation area.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a open water bottle stored at front counter near coffee station. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions and boxes of vegetables stored on floor at walk in cooler.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed one tong stored on door handle oven. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink near walk in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at preparation area and across cook line soiled.
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Observed side door and front door open during inspection.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service bowls and lids not inverted at cook line. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored at kitchen, prep area and front counter.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flor container not labeled at walk in cooler. Observed squeeze bottles of oil not labeled at cook line.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a box of raw ground pork stored above sliced cheese bag at walk in cooler.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter connected at mop sink.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at front counter.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink at front counter. Observed no paper towel at hand sink near prep area.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink near walk in cooler. Observed no soap at hand sink near preparation area. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed Cook unable to answer minimum required temperature to cook chicken. Coached cook. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-15-4:Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. Observed door open and wild bird flying inside and outside dining area. Advised person in charge to closed door.

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen.
  • 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 phone on prep table next to prep sink.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle at kitchen.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 83F next to the grill. Employee discarded water and washed utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water inside reach in cooler.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked eggs with gloves on and continued with food preparation without changing gloves. Coached employee on proper procedures. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8615237

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside sugar plastic containers.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 10 tuna packages still in ROP package for more than 24 hrs in reach in cooler next to cook line. Employee discarded the products. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging from over door handle at kitchen.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 89F at cook line.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers next to ware washing area.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed next to service window.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container without label at kitchen. Employee properly labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cheese inside walk in cooler. Employee removed the raw beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 10 tuna packages still in ROP package for more than 24 hrs in reach in cooler next to cook line. Employee discarded the products Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife inside kitchen hand sink. Employee removed the knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Employee provided the soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380062

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in bulk containers of flour and rice in prep area. Operator removed bowls.Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drink on prep table. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Employee removed phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-01-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. Admin Complaint
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed knives washed and sanitized them. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados in reach in cooler with stickers on them. Operator removed avocados and washed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All bulk containers of rice and flour. Operator made labels. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 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 and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in hand sink on cook line. Employee removed utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink on cook line. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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 and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events **Corrective Action Taken**

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(514 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
✗ Currently Closed

Features

✓ Cafe

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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