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NOVA BAR AND COSMOS CAFE & MARKET

NOVA BAR AND COSMOS CAFE & MARKET located in ORLANDO has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 3.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 4 reports on file

4500 Epic Boulevard
Orlando, Florida, 32819
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13607044

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Prepped sandwiches packaged when prepped went down 1* in 15 minutes because was not left open Chef opened up Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Nothing ambient cooling at time of inspection **Time Extended**

1/6/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10981728

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 4 int, 7 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean items shelf in kitchen Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tasting spoons at the market Manager discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cherries at the bar Manager discarded
  • 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Kitchen prep area hand sink
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food cut lettuce
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three comp sink in dish room
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Bar garnishes at the bar Manager discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground pork over whole intact muscle pork in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sausage gravy made 12/30 in walk in cooler Cream cheese monkey sauce 12/23 in walk in cooler
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled pager with gloves and then put on a glove picked up muffin without washing hands. Chef addressed with employee **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front service counter individual butter (55F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Breakfast station waffle mix (48F - Cold Holding); pancake batter (55F - Cold Holding) Less than four hours per chef Placed in reach in cooler for temperature recovery Advised to add to time plan Warning
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Freezer for ice cream
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Prepped sandwiches packaged when prepped went down 1* in 15 minutes because was not left open Chef opened up Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)Cutting board with pancake batter 2) both soda gun nozzles at the bar
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumped ice in hand sink on front counter

7/1/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10907777

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing date prepared
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/ soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. cutting boards on sandwich top reach on coolers
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish room Corrected On-Site

1/14/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10756900

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