NOVE PASTA HOUSE
915 MIDDLE RIVER DR STE 110, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 2028052627
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed mayonnaise @76F in dry storage at back kitchen area. As per operator, opened more than 24 hours prior to inspection and never refrigerated. Operator discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015036202 | Jul 20, 2015 | Feb 4, 2016 | $360 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee put on gloves and prepared a customer order - touched clean utensils and single service items - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Triple door reach in - raw chicken (43-47F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed torn gaskets. Operator stated she would immediately fully cook.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary and chlorine.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Reviewed Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Torn gaskets on triple door reach in.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Back prep area - bug light over shelving with dry good food items.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink at cook line. Operator supplied paper towels
Food stored on floor. On kitchen, bottles of water and cans of soda stored on floor. Operator moved items to shelf.
Nov 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator that unit needs to be repaired or removed.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Prep area - triple door True unit - no TCS items - ambient temperature of unit (52F)
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee cleaning dishes then change task to placing clean serving utensils in ready to eat foods at flip top area. Employee washed hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in nonfood-grade bag at cook-line reach-in cooler. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat yogurt and Queso. Operator moved items for safe storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed mayonnaise @76F in dry storage at back kitchen area. As per operator, opened more than 24 hours prior to inspection and never refrigerated. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mayonnaise @76F in dry storage at back kitchen area. As per operator, opened more than 24 hours prior to inspection and never refrigerated. Operator discarded.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at either handwashing sink. Operator provided.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in cutting lettuce and tomatoes with no hair net or restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not operating.
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. Observed orange juice packaged and sold onsite with no label at counter selfserve glass cooler. Operator removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Stored food not covered. Observed open bag of frozen chicken at reach-in freezer at back kitchen area. Operator closed bag.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cut tomato in same container with unwashed limes at reach-in cooler eat cook-line area. Operator discarded cut tomato.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from pipe under handwashing sink at back kitchen area. Operator will use front hand washing sink until repaired.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at handwashing sink at front counter area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor at back kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wipe cloths not stored in sanitizer solution throughout.
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