NICK CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 10/1/2025 Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease in top of the stove. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in disrepair in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Grease dripping over the stove and clean equipment. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking from triple sink. Warning

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler, as per owner from previous night. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler, as per owner from previous night. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rusted soiled roach used for storing cleaned sanitized pot and pans.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food towel stored at handwashing sink front counter area. .

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not chlorine sanitizer test strips available.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed old food at handwashing sink at front counter.

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. Observed a new employee and not proof of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelf under prep tables at kitchen.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed over cleaned all throughout kitchen prep area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed all throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at several places within kitchen area.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at 3 compartment sink wall

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at walk-in cooler soiled, exterior of cooking equipment with heavy grease accumulation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed old food at front counter area.

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed mop bucket stored in close proximity to prep area and cleaned sanitized pot and pans.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels by triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: On 2/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels by triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: On 04/29/2025 at the time of the callback inspection no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: On 2/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: On 04/29/2025 at the time of the callback inspection No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, liver and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: On 2/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, liver and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: On 04/29/2025 at the time of the callback inspection observed cooked pork and turkey held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor inside walk in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: On 2/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor inside walk in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: On 04/29/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: On 2/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair. Warning Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: On 04/29/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: On 2/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves gasket soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: On 2/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves gasket soiled. Warning Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: On 04/29/2025 at the time of the callback inspection walk in cooler gasket soiled. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in coolers shelves rusted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: On 2/24/2025 at the time of the callback inspection - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in coolers shelves rusted. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: On 04/29/2025 at the time of the callback inspection Walk in coolers shelves with rust on. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: 10/23/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: On 10/23/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork, goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: 10/23/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door in disrepair. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: 10/23/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water inside walk in cooler. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under walk in cooler shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: 10/23/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under walk in cooler shelves. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by kitchen door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: 10/23/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by kitchen door. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: 10/23/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: On 2/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen and restroom no paper towels. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: On 2/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen and restroom no paper towels. *Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: On 2/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, liver, pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: On 2/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, liver, pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: On 2/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair. Repeat Violation *Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: On 2/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside walk in cooler. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in shelves rusted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-17: On 2/17/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in shelves rusted. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

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. Poster was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: On 8/28/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Poster was provided to operator **Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container with sanitizer in it. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: On 8/28/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container with sanitizer in it. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: On 8/28/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: On 8/28/2023 at the time of the callback inspection No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form was provided to operator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: On 8/28/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Form was provided to operator Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: On 8/28/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: On 8/28/2023 at the time of the callback inspection No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: On 8/28/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled Warning Time Extended

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed a soda bottle inside ice machine. Advised employee she removed it, ice was discarded Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 10/1/2022 Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 70°F inside reach in freezer for more than 6/hrs. See Stop Sale

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw chicken inside reach in freezer 70°F for more than 6/hrs

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. Poster was provided to operator Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in it. Advised PIC he corrected it Corrected On-Site

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/

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

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. Form was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a metal container with cooked squash on the floor inside walk-in cooler.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters greasy

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket solution stored in it. Advised employee she corrected it Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: pork, pork, liver and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside walk in cooler

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with cooked pork inside walk-in freezer.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: On 4/18/2022 at the time of callback inspection Cooked rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: On 4/18/2022 at the time of callback inspection Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case with food on floor inside walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-18: On 4/18/2022 at the time of callback inspection Observed case with food on floor inside walk-in cooler. Warning Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 10/1/2021

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big six poster was provided to operator Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink and at front counter.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, turkey, rice and pork inside reach in cooler from the day before without date marked.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By front counter

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with cooked food not identified by common name.