NOVECENTO
116 NE 6 AVE, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 561-450-6101
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler. Employee removed properly stored.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026037689 | Mar 24, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2015032718 | May 22, 2015 | Aug 27, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....swiss cheese 47F, ham 45F, mozzarella cheese 46F in flip top reach in cooler. Per chef Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held since last night more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....swiss cheese 47F, ham 45F, mozzarella cheese 46F in flip top reach in cooler. Per chef Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held since last night more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Chef discarded food.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food... avocado with stickers with cut avocado, cut tomatoes in reach in cooler. Employee removed avocado to wash
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....oil, truffle oil bottles.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method...vacuum packaged salmon came from commissary, commissary owned by business. Salmon thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Stop sale issue. Employee removed from packaged.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...carpaccio above cheese in reach in cooler at pantry station. Employee properly stored.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler. Employee removed properly stored.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method...vacuum packaged salmon came from commissary, commissary owned by business. Salmon thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...spinach empanadas 48F, steak 50F, chorizo 49F in reach in drawer below grill in kitchen and slice cheese 50F, ham 49F, shredded cheese 50F in flip top reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee covered food and ice bath on food. Ham, shredded cheese get down 43F, steak, chorizo, empanadas get down at 41F during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...rinsed thermometer in handwashing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....sanitizer spray bottle, employee labeled.
May 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese 51F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen and empanadas 48F, steak 48F, raw Chicken 49F in reach in drawer below grill, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee covered food with ice.... steak, cheese, sauce, fish all at 45-47F at walk in cooler, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours, door was slightly opened. Employee properly closed door.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored a strainer in handwashing sink at bar. Employee removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...spatulas, ice cream scoops stored in 75F water. Employee removed utensil.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....multiple oil spray, squeeze bottles. Employee labeled.
Dec 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added out side, ice machine added outside by the walk in cooler, handwashing sink removed from dishwashing area, handwashing sink missing from kitchen and cold tapas bar. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
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.