Name: NIKKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Address: 827 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, HOMESTEAD, FL, 330305024, US
Rating: 2.1

Inspection Date: 11/14/2025

Inspection #: 3633039

Inspection Date: 10/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13541792

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13538958

Inspection Date: 10/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931348

16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Warning
23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled. Warning
36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning
14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit with ambient temp if 65F: cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. Warning
06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 tuna filets thawed completely in ROP. Warning
40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on top of clean plates at sushi counter. Warning
13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint. Warning
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice and soft sauce on floor next to back exit. Warning
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers. Warning
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. Repeat Violation Warning
16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above triple sink. Warning
12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drinking cup in reach in cooler in back of kitchen. Warning
22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach multiple coolers. Repeat Violation Warning
25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for other food items in kitchen. Warning
08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of veggies in reach in freezer with no cover; connected to fridge next to hand sink. Warning
36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning
36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor next to mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning
02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour with no label next to fridge/ freezer combo. Warning
41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins on dry dishes at front sushi counter. Operator removed bottles during inspection. Warning
22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. Warning
12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed 1 employee come into kitchen and begin serving soup; no handwash. Inspector went over proper handwash techniques with all employees. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 tuna filets thawed completely in ROP. Warning
01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit: cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. Warning
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit: cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. Warning
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Warning
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes and dry food are stored. Warning
02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed multiple rolls and Nigiri not marked on menu; raw indicator. Warning
22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/26/2025

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a blue, yellow and white cutting boards not longer cleanable in the kitchen area.
12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened water bottle stored on preparation area. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
14-17-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.

Inspection Date: 12/17/2024

16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled, located on prep table at cook line. Observed interior of oven soiled, oven located at cook line.
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of microwave soiled. Observed exterior of oven soiled.
21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution at 0 ppm.
03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in under-counter small black refrigerator located at cook line raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 2 hours. Instructed operator to transfer food to another working unit to rapidly cool down food. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a lid stored in the hand sink located at cook line.
11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator printed and completed forms on site. Corrected On-Site
22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust underneath the preparation table at cook line.

Inspection Date: 2/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8450249

36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package inside the reach in cooler at the front. Employee was coach to removed fish before thawing. Repeat Violation
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer at the back. Repeat Violation
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the sushi station. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 PPM at dishwasher machine. Operator was told to set up 3 compartment sink .
22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 PPM at dishwasher machine. Operator was told to set up 3 compartment sink .
03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking but time can be determined because restaurant opened at 11:30 am and close at 2:30 pm.

Inspection Date: 11/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8450000

36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at the reach in freezer at the back. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at the reach in freezer at the back. **Time Extended**
21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth/towel used under 2 cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Observed wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Time Extended**
23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363239

NIKKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

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Inspection Date: 11/14/2025

Inspection Date: 10/10/2025

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

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