Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton
Last inspected:
5999 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487Novello 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.
Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Novello Restaurant & Bar in Boca Raton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement 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
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
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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