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NIKO'S GRILL HOUSE

Food safety records indicate NIKO'S GRILL HOUSE in TARPON SPRINGS has 5 inspections with a 3.0/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

614 Athens Street
Florida, 34689
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/24/2026· 2w ago

Inspection #: 3691482

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

1/22/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10906153

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of French fries on floor on cook line, operator put on top of another bucket Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in kitchen. Not landing on surfaces.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. paper towel on top of Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler, operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Tub of raw chicken in reach in cooler on cook line over case of mushrooms, operator moved raw moved chicken to bottom. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in prep room - butter (45F - Cold Holding) moved to freezer
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at single doo lift top stained Repeat Violation
  • 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. 2 new employees, Nikolaia, George, hire Les than a month. Inspector provided employee health agreement, both employees read and signed. Corrected On-Site

3/10/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10728744

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 5 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on prep table has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed drink. Cleaned and sanitized the area. 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 glasses and cup stored on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed items. Cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line. Operator removed from floor and placed into another bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table is stained with black substance.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle in warewashing area containing degreaser substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle degreaser. Corrected On-Site

11/22/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8883242

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/9/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8824826

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink pipe leaking onto ground when running water Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to dish machine blocked by mop bucket, mop bucket moved Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to dish machine, no paper towels at hand sink in men's restroom Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Soda cooler moved to other side of dining area, floor mixer in dish area, prep table with microwave in cooking area, fryer added next to grill, double door refrigerator next to cooler preparation table on cook line, prep cooler and prep table added behind server counter Warning
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with printed copy of form 5030-081 Corrected On-Site Warning