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NOVU AT PONCE in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 โ an F grade โ a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 175 total violations โ 17 critical, 65 major, 93 minor.
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The latest inspection on June 16, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 1 critical, 5 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled with grease build up.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli cooler.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler on cook line.
- [36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on walls next to air fryer, stove/oven, and counter top fryer.
- [23-03-4] Discussed with operator.
- [36-65-5] Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
- [50-17-3] Establishment is open and operating with two bartenders, 1 kitchen employee, and the operator present at the time callback inspection.
- [11-27-4] Discussed with operator.
- [22-02-4] Discussed with operator.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in bar is blocked for easy access by dish machine and bar counter.
- [16-62-1] Discussed with operator.
- [53B-01-5] Two bartenders and 1 kitchen employee present at the time of the callback inspection. No employee training could be provided.
- [45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Grease build up on walls.
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