What is Novel Cafe Social's health inspection score?

Novel Cafe Social has a SafeDine safety score of 0 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Novel Cafe Social last inspected?

Novel Cafe Social was last inspected on March 30, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Novel Cafe Social have?

Novel Cafe Social has 66 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Novel Cafe Social safe to eat at?

Novel Cafe Social has a safety score of 0/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Novel Cafe Social serve?

Novel Cafe Social serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Novel Cafe Social

Name: Novel Cafe Social
Address: 2323 N MIAMI AVE, Miami, 33137
Rating: 0

2323 N MIAMI AVE, Miami

Last Inspected: 3/30/2026

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0Poor

American•Design District

Ranked #397 of 418 in Design DistrictBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Mar 30, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

26x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-112

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-19 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-20 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-16 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2323 N MIAMI AVE, Miami, FL 33137

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Sep

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun

Oct 2025

2 inspections

7 high priority

9 intermediate

17 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

4 high priority

4 intermediate

12 basic

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Routine - Food3 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestWarning Issued

4 High4 Med12 Basic

20 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−101 pts

High Priority (5)

−70 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display(2x)−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (9)

−26 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained(3x)−6
38Lighting inadequate; fixtures not shielded−2
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked(2x)−4
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−101 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

65/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (3)

−8 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit(2x)−4

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

6 High7 Med12 Basic

25 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−151 pts

High Priority (5)

−100 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display(3x)−30
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (4)

−35 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(4x)−20
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (6)

−16 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit(2x)−4
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2

Base deductions−151 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Jun 23

Routine Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10Required employee training not completed−10

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 23

Routine Inspection

3 High2 Med2 Basic

7 total

56/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53No licenses/permits displayed−2

Base deductions−47 pts

Sep 22

Routine Inspection

2 High3 Basic

5 total

74/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
24No/inadequate thermometer−5

Base deductions−40 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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