NIKO'S GRILL

14100 HICKS RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10727390

  • 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. Ahi tuna, tilapia, mahi, salmon, all packages state to remove from packages before thawing. See stop sale Repeat Violation
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. At server station, operator made new bucket with Chlorine Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - shell eggs over bread and produce, operator rearranged all. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ahi tuna, tilapia, mahi, salmon, all packages state to remove from packages before thawing.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink at wait station, discussed with manager on duty .
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 servers, 2 cooks, dishwasher.

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10726831

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (63F - Cold Holding), operator primed, still 0 ppm, discussed time control, not reusing butter, operator discarded butter pats. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed Butter Pats (65F - Cold Holding) on tables at time of callback inspection. Employee started to remove and discard. No butter pats in wait station cooler at time of callback inspection. Discussed in depth with employees and operator to ensure compliance. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736610

  • 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. 0 ppm, operator primed machine, corrected to 50 ppm, ran machine without priming, 0 ppm, operator will call for repair. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (63F - Cold Holding), operator primed, still 0 ppm, discussed time control, not reusing butter, operator discarded butter pats. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Fryer baskets Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At server station, purse on sink, operator removed Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At wait station Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8454287

  • 12B-06-4:Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette ashes on floor by hand wash sink. Discussed with cook.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher loaded soiled dishes onto rack then retook clean silverware out of clean rack. Discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty .
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door reach in cooler on cook line - Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding), pan overfilled, operator moved cheese to bottom of cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket in kitchen > 200 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda machine at wait station

Inspection Date: 7/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8456359

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of kplift top cooler on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of lift top cooler on cook line Hinges of cooler on cook line Fan guards in walk in cooler Ice chute at wait station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: ice chute is clean **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Hinges and fan guards still need cleaning. **Time Extended**
  • 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dishwasher Joe, 4 months Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8453713

  • 06-09-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Salmon and cod, completely thawed in walk in cooler, package hot cut. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: operator discarded salmon **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of kplift top cooler on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of lift top cooler on cook line Hinges of cooler on cook line Fan guards in walk in cooler Ice chute at wait station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: ice chute is clean **Time Extended**
  • 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door reach in cooler on cook line- tzatziki (46F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); feta (45F - Cold Holding); sliced yellow cheese (61F - Cold Holding); cut spinach (53F - Cold Holding), moved to single door cooler, all removed from refrigeration an hour and a half ago. In walk in cooler - sliced beef (44F - Cold Holding); salmon (45F - Cold Holding); fish (45F - Cold Holding); cod (45F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (44F - Cold Holding); ham loaf (44F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding), operator called for repairs, will monitor temps. discussed putting food on ice to keep cold Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: In reach in cooler on cook line- Diced ham 41F, cut tomatoes 41F, spinach 40F, sliced yellow cheese 42F Walk in cooler - pulled pork 44F, cooked chicken breast 47F, (See stop sale )cooked potatoes 43F, Pollock 45F , diced ham 45F, corned beef 43F, lasagna 44F Operator will ice all food, called again for repairs Admin Complaint
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dishwasher Joe, 4 months Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357625

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By hand wash sink at wait station 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. Salmon and cod, completely thawed in walk in cooler, package hot cut. Warning
  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Cook eating, chewing food on cook line. Discussed with manager on duty 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. Employee back back touching slicer in back room. Employee items on shelf at wait station with napkins Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station, operator separated **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of kplift top cooler on cook line Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of lift top cooler on cook line Hinges of cooler on cook line Fan guards in walk in cooler Ice chute at wait station Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On cook line Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler and freezer Warning
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Only hand wash sink in kitchen leaks onto floor, operator put bucket underneath and will call for repair Warning
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. At wait station, operator changed bucket to chlorine only Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Cook cracked to eggs with gloves on, touched utensils, then plates for customers. Discussed with staff and manager on duty, cook removed gloves and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly on prep table in kitchen Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over case of potatoes and cabbage in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door reach in cooler on cook line- tzatziki (46F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); feta (45F - Cold Holding); sliced yellow cheese (61F - Cold Holding); cut spinach (53F - Cold Holding), moved to single door cooler, all removed from refrigeration an hour and a half ago. In walk in cooler - sliced beef (44F - Cold Holding); salmon (45F - Cold Holding); fish (45F - Cold Holding); cod (45F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (44F - Cold Holding); ham loaf (44F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding), operator called for repairs, will monitor temps. discussed putting food on ice to keep cold Warning
  • 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. Sausage .inks, Patties, corned beef hash, cooked potatoes, all removed from refrigeration at 8 am, times not written on board . Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed hand washing with staff and manager on duty Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in hand wash sink in kitchen, operator states they are washing hands in 3 compartment sink because hand wash sink leaks onto floor Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Dishwasher Joe, 4 months Repeat Violation Warning