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NOVA PIZZA

8216 STATE RD 52, Hudson FL 34667 · 7273786445

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6113522
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface: The fan in the reach in soda cabinet at the front desk is soiled with mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips expired.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of frying oil. The operator placed off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Operator is waiting on scheduling repair.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizing whipping cloth solution at 200ppm. Operator corrected to 50ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site

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.