Nova Bar and Cosmos Cafe & Market

4500 Epic Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Nova Bar and Cosmos Cafe & Market has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Nova Bar and Cosmos Cafe & Market is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Prepped sandwiches packaged when prepped went down 1* in 15 minutes because was not left open Chef opened up **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Nothing ambient cooling at time of inspection **Time Extended**

03D-15-4

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground pork over whole intact muscle pork in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sausage gravy made 12/30 in walk in cooler Cream cheese monkey sauce 12/23 in walk in cooler

01B-24-5

High Priority - Server handled soiled pager with gloves and then put on a glove picked up muffin without washing hands. Chef addressed with employee **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-02-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front service counter individual butter (55F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding) Breakfast station waffle mix (48F - Cold Holding); pancake batter (55F - Cold Holding) Less than four hours per chef Placed in reach in cooler for temperature recovery Advised to add to time plan **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Bar garnishes at the bar Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Prepped sandwiches packaged when prepped went down 1* in 15 minutes because was not left open Chef opened up **Corrected On-Site**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)Cutting board with pancake batter 2) both soda gun nozzles at the bar

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumped ice in hand sink on front counter

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Freezer for ice cream

05-05-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three comp sink in dish room

29-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean items shelf in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tasting spoons at the market Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cherries at the bar Manager discarded

08B-12-5

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Kitchen prep area hand sink

33-06-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food cut lettuce

08B-17-4

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish room **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/ soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. cutting boards on sandwich top reach on coolers

22-02-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing date prepared

02D-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Jan 14, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nova Bar and Cosmos Cafe & Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nova Bar and Cosmos Cafe & Market on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nova Bar and Cosmos Cafe & Market?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nova Bar and Cosmos Cafe & Market.

How does Nova Bar and Cosmos Cafe & Market compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Nova Bar and Cosmos Cafe & Market most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Nova Bar and Cosmos Cafe & Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nova Bar and Cosmos Cafe & Market have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nova Bar and Cosmos Cafe & Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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