NICK'S CAFE
18167 US Highway 19 North
Clearwater, Florida, 33764
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top of microwave interior soiled with dried up food debris. Repeat Violation
- 22-39-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 0 PPM. Operator replenished chlorine sanitizer with new solution and chemical is now testing at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bowl of raw chicken covered with plastic wrap stored over raw pork in commercial package inside single door fridge in kitchen area. Operator store raw pork above raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting board stained. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box oil on floor.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on 1/2 pans on drying rack
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go moved inverted position.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Fryers soiled Press soiled Hot dog grill soiled Top made for grill soiled Cutting boards soiled
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee coffee cup on prep table in front of microwave. Owner moved **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave and oven soiled
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Owner cracked raw shell egg touched sub panini bread. Educated washed hands and discarded bread. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in back soiled Fryer bin soiled Cutting boards soiled Grill soiled
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/16/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Deli reach in cooler. Manger cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table beside deli cooler.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go above deli cooler not inverted.
- 08B-28-4:High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Back of restaurant near dry storage rack for dishes observed sausage being hung on a broom stick over top a industrial fan. Stop sale of 6lbs
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in bowl in back reach in fridge stored over ready to eat sausage. Manger moved Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage in back of restaurant hanging on a broom stick over a fan temp was 67F
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Left side of grill Panini press Hot dog roller Grill solid Deli cooler cutting boards soiled
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/16/2023 revealed 8 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).