Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton

Last inspected:

5999 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487
Overview

Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton accumulated 72 violations across 22 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, disciplinary enforcement has been escalated: 2 administrative complaints have been recommended by inspectors, resulting in $600 in combined fines.

High-priority violations have been a persistent issue. Management awareness violations, employee health reporting failures, and handwashing procedure violations appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025. The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026 documented 6 violations including food source approval and consumer advisory citations, resulting in no further action. An October 2024 inspection documented 5 high-priority violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation. A prior inspection on April 9, 2025 also recommended an administrative complaint after finding handwashing facility deficiencies and improper cooking temperatures. A fire safety violation was documented on March 22, 2019 involving a missing portable fire extinguisher. The facility's most recent compliant inspection was March 14, 2023.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
72Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 3.3 violations / inspection 3.3 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025037432 $400.00 Apr 9, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2024071480 $200.00 Oct 11, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. - "Class K" Portable Extinguisher On Floor by Back Door.. Not mounted.

Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton last inspected?
Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton?
The most frequently cited violations at Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton had?
Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton find?
Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
No, Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton been fined?
Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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