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NIKKI TATUM BISTRO

NIKKI TATUM BISTRO has 5 health inspections on file for its MIAMI BEACH location, with an overall rating of 2.0/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

4343 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10870561

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive ice build up inside reach in freezer used to store ice cream .
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and utensils inside standing water.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave/ hot box has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food debris inside hot box cabinet.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the bar hand sink.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable cups and containers boxes on the floor.
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage for chemicals and disposable utensils is disorganized.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken breast thawing at room temperature. Employee placed them under cold running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on prep table. Employee moved it to the sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his cell phone and started working with food without washing his hands. Employee washed his hands after being couched . Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired term kits ( quat and chlorine) . Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty sanitizer bucket inside one of the hand sink . Employee moved it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product ( degreaser as per employee ) inside spray bottle with no label. Employee labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered container with French fries inside reach in freezer.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patty above raw salmon inside reach in cooler. Employee inverted them. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed breakfast potatoes left next to the flat top for approximately 40 minutes . Employee sent it to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed expired chlorine test kit .
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer container inside one of the hand sink. Employee moved it out. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical product without label. As per employee chlorine sanitizer. Employee labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/27/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets in poor repair. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice buildup up inside reach in freezers.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label. Employee labeled the container.

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8562604

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler 4 with gaskets in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some cracked tiles by the Warewashing area.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. chef discarded the broken food container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food inside plastic container not identified by the common name. As per chef, the product is seasoning salt . Employee labeled the food container. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork stored inside a carry out plastic market bag . Chef replaced the bag immediately. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed fresh garlic in oil at 72 F leaf above the counter for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed the garlic oil inside ice bath to cold down the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test expired 2022.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing certificates for James and Jefferson working in the establishment for more than 2 months.

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349158

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed chest reach in freezer gaskets in disrepair.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked food container. Employee discarded it. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some mold like substance on reach in freezer gaskets.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed cooked chicken breast stored under hamburger patties ( not all commercially packaged). Employee changed it immediately. Corrected On-Site

Additional Information

Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
(11 reviews)

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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