NOVA PIZZA
8216 STATE RD 52, Hudson FL 34667 · 7273786445
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in single door reach-in freezer. Discussed proper organization and operator corrected.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with dishwashing scrub pads and the reach-in cooler on wheels was blocking full access to handwash sink. Operator corrected.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in kitchen to the left of the three compartment sink. Operator made paper towels accessible. No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface: The fan in the reach in soda cabinet at the front desk is soiled with mold-like substance.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips expired.
Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of frying oil. The operator placed off the floor.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy cream, feta cheese, and gorgonzola cheese without a date mark opened more than 24 hours ago. Operator date marked.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator is waiting on scheduling repair.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in single door reach-in freezer. Discussed proper organization and operator corrected.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy cream and feta cheese crumbles opened for more than 24 hours without date mark in reach-in cooler and cooked wings in walk-in cooler without a date. Operator marked with open/made date.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizing whipping cloth solution at 200ppm. Operator corrected to 50ppm.
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.