Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
95 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701NOVU AT PONCE in St. Petersburg has accumulated 347 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.2 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach and fly activity. Fire inspections documented seven violations, primarily involving cooking equipment without proper hood suppression systems, a hazard cited repeatedly from 2024 through 2025. Top recurring violations include improper ventilation (21), missing consumer advisories (20), and unprotected outer openings (19). The facility has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $520 in fines.
Most recent closure: January 20, 2022 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
10.5
violations / inspection
10.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $520.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025040207 | $360.00 | May 6, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021042469 | $160.00 | Jul 14, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (9)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher next to bar outside patio. Gauge in the recharge zone.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: 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.
**Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 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.
Observed counter top electric deep fryer not located under hood system in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Electric deep fryer not located under hood **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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.
Residential stove and residential hood system in kitchen. No hood suppression system. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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.
Residential stove and residential hood system in kitchen. No hood suppression system. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Residential stove and residential hood system in kitchen. No hood suppression system. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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.
Residential stove and residential hood system in place in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— 4 inspections48 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections38 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections53 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 22 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg was last shut down on January 20, 2022 for roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg had?
- Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg find?
- Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 21 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- Has Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg has 9 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $520.00 in fines.
- How much has Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Novu at Ponce in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $520.00 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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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