Novello Restaurant & Bar
5999 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487 · Permanent Food Service · License 6009287
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly...chlorine 00 ppm.. operator called technician and hi coming today .
Basic2
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice bucket with ice stored on floor .
Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Clean utensils stored between handwashing and wall at bar .
Employee removed
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.