NICO'S BROTHERS PIZZERIA
8424 Mills Drive
Miami, Florida, 33183
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage above three compartment sink.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with dust above reach in cooler nest three compartment sink.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on cutting board at pizza station.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler shelf broken at front counter near pizza oven. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. Also observed three compartment sink nozzle soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. observed at reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted near three compartment sink. Also observed reach in cooler shelves rusted near pizza oven. Repeat Violation
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table at front counter.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation table at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves above three compartment sink containing clean containers rusted.
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed oil bottle stored on pizza oven unlabeled.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef and Mariana sauce without date mark in reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, it was prepared two days ago.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2025 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 12/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At prep area at back of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At prep area at back of kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station. **Time Extended**
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with 23 seats but only licensed for 5. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed establishment with 23 seats but only licensed for 5. **Time Extended**
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container crack on shelf above three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed plastic container crack on shelf above three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in coolers across from three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed at reach in coolers across from three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: 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. **Time Extended**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush used at coffee station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed non food grade basting brush used at coffee station **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/20/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
11
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used as scoop inside cheese at reach in cooler pizza station. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At prep area at back of kitchen. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male Employee with no beard guard while engaging in food preparation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station. Warning
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with 23 seats but only licensed for 5. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container crack on shelf above three compartment sink. Warning
- 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. Observed scoop stored inside sugar container. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near three compartment sink. Observed storage shelves above three compartment sink soiled with dust debris. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior shelves of reach in cooler across from three compartment sink soiled with old food debris. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in coolers across from three compartment sink. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near pizza oven. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Instructed employee to place items in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unaware of minimum cold holding temperature. Coach operator on proper procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed food employee unable to answer questions on how to use sanitizer. Coach employee on proper procedures, and sent manual dishwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored in handwash sink near three compartment sink. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush used at coffee station. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 19 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen entrance
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed an employee water bottle stored in the ice bin at front counter area. Instructed employee to discard ice.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed an employee water bottle stored in the ice bin at front counter area. Instructed employee to discard ice.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice observed a container with tomato sauce (50 F - Cold Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour, employee added ice to the holding container and reduced the amount of sauce to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza under time control not time marked, as per person in charge placed under time control for less than 30 minutes. Manager marked pizzas on site. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small steam table next to the pizza oven observed meatballs (111F - Hot Holding), as per person in charge for less than 4 hours, employee reheating the meatballs. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 6 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink in the cook line.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form to person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meat lasagna held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, at reach in cooler next to the oven.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).