Nova Pizza in Hudson

Last inspected:

8216 State Rd 52, Hudson, FL 34667
Overview

Nova Pizza in Hudson has been inspected 23 times on record, accumulating 86 violations—an average of 3.7 per inspection, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closures. High-priority violations appear sporadically across the record, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 inspections between 2022 and 2024, and hand washing violations appearing in multiple inspections. Fire safety violations documented between 2017 and 2018 involved cooking equipment without proper hood suppression systems. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 identified 9 violations including hand washing and proper cooking temperature issues but was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
86Violations
0Closures
4Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Nova Pizza in Hudson: Comparison to Pasco County Averages

This Facility 3.7 violations / inspection 3.7 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pasco County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Nova Pizza in Hudson: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small table top fryer, no hood system **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2018-01-03: **Time Extended**
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small table top fryer, no hood system **Repeat Violation**

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small deep 2 bay deep fryer, turned on but not in use
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top electric, 2 bay deep fryer

Nova Pizza in Hudson: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nova Pizza in Hudson: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nova Pizza in Hudson last inspected?
Nova Pizza in Hudson was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Nova Pizza in Hudson?
The most frequently cited violations at Nova Pizza in Hudson are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Nova Pizza in Hudson had?
Nova Pizza in Hudson has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Nova Pizza in Hudson find?
Nova Pizza in Hudson was most recently inspected on December 4, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Nova Pizza in Hudson ever been shut down?
No, Nova Pizza in Hudson has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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.
Has Nova Pizza in Hudson had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Nova Pizza in Hudson has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Nova Pizza in Hudson operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Caruso's Pizza (2016).

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