NOVA BAR AND COSMOS CAFE & MARKET
4500 EPIC BLVD, Orlando FL 32819 · 689.218.2175
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2025
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over commercially cooked Burria in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line Ice chute on right freestyle machine
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Shelf across from combi ovens on kitchen
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No proper handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. States hand wash only in dish room by three comp sink States hand wash only in coffee area
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go bags in coffee area
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Bar garnishes at the bar Manager discarded
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
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
Server handled soiled pager with gloves and then put on a glove picked up muffin without washing hands. Chef addressed with employee
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
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Freezer for ice cream
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
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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumped ice in hand sink on front counter
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean items shelf in kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tasting spoons at the market Manager discarded
Stored food not covered. Cherries at the bar Manager discarded
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Kitchen prep area hand sink
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food cut lettuce
Water leaking from pipe under three comp sink in dish room
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface stained/ soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. cutting boards on sandwich top reach on coolers
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish room
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.