Islamorada, Village of Islands, Monroe County

NICKY’S GRILL

MM 84721 OVERSEAS HY, Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL 33036

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Apr 21, 2026
City
Islamorada, Village of Islands
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24526122

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bread in stand up unit Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 24526119

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.

22-02-4

Detail 24526124

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. An opener blade is soiled Frozen drink machine nozzles are soiled Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24526125

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24526121

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.

51-11-4

Detail 24526123

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

29-11-4

Detail 24526120

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

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24112339

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in lift lid unit Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24112342

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24112343

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.removed from the kitchen and put into storage Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 24112341

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed pink non food grade food service wipes in food containers underneath food

12B-12-5

Detail 24112340

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23536495

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled storage containers on shelving , ice scoop is soiled with debris . The can opener blade is soiled with food debris. Observed the soda dispenser soiled with mold like substance. Observed mild like substance inside on the lid and on nozzles of frozen drink machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Food storage containers have been cleaned , several a still soiled and need to be replaced Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 23536496

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23536497

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine or quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: - No chlorine or quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23536494

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Time Extended

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 13

35A-09-4

Detail 23526290

High Priority - Presence of insects, observed one live ant on the soda dispenser. Observed one live spider inside near the window in the kitchen next to the ice machine observed 3 dead-ants on the exterior of the frozen drink machine Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23526288

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef burgers and cooked poultry stored on top of oven below 135 F. Beef and chicken relocated to flat top to reheat to 165F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23526282

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled storage containers on shelving , ice scoop is soiled with debris . The can opener blade is soiled with food debris. Observed the soda dispenser soiled with mold like substance. Observed mild like substance inside on the lid and on nozzles of frozen drink machine Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23526287

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23526293

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23526281

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

31B-03-4

Detail 23526291

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cookline Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23526289

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning

23-01-4

Detail 23526285

Basic - Ice machine exterior is soiled Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23526292

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on interior of reach in cooler doors Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23526286

Basic - Observed ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance. Warning

21-11-4

Detail 23526284

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed dead ants in wiping cloth sanitizer container. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-50-4

Detail 23526283

Basic - Unclean building attachment, observed soiled vent above triple sink inside the kitchen. Warning

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 23034933

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.

22-02-4

Detail 23034932

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen drink dispenser nozzles are soiled with mold-like substance.

31A-09-4

Detail 23034929

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.garbage can and boxes in front of handwashing sink in cook area

31B-02-4

Detail 23034936

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

53B-02-5

Detail 23034930

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. Courtney

11-26-1

Detail 23034935

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.

23-03-4

Detail 23034934

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outdoor Hot pepper, relish pickle Condiment holder and lid are soiled

25-09-4

Detail 23034937

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped Plastic forks and knives stored in an open tray outside not protected from contamination .

25-02-4

Detail 23034931

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 22686477

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 22686479

Basic - Flat top table bottom shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

51-13-4

Detail 22686480

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. poster was emailed to Brian. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 22686478

Basic - Oil containers stored on floor.

36-50-4

Detail 22686481

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.hood filters are soiled

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 22379602

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 22379603

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. grill stand rusting and soiled.

14-20-4

Detail 22379601

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

22-08-4

Detail 22379604

Basic - microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Apr 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 21961395

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.

31A-09-4

Detail 21961396

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage cans Corrected On-Site

16-32-5

Detail 21961397

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.

11-26-1

Detail 21961398

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.

29-49-6

Detail 21961399

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Corrected On-Site

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 21357973

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature Poultry (41F - Cold Holding); Poultry (55F - Cold Holding); Pork (55F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 21357971

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (41F - Cold Holding); Poultry (55F - Cold Holding); Pork (55F - Cold Holding)

41-10-4

Detail 21357975

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner on prep table.

14-74-7

Detail 21357976

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Beverage air stand up unit is not cold holding @42F or below

13-03-4

Detail 21357974

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

23-03-4

Detail 21357972

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rusting shelves in beverage air unit. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

10-08-5

Detail 20798887

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

23-03-4

Detail 20798886

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table holding grill is rusting on top

14-20-4

Detail 20798885

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.

Aug 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 20445170

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hot dogs (53*°F - Cold Holding); Beef (53*°F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 20445168

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dogs (53*°F - Cold Holding); Beef (53*°F - Cold Holding)

53B-13-5

Detail 20445171

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. Arthur Moore

14-74-7

Detail 20445173

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Stand up unit Beverage air across from triple sink.

22-08-4

Detail 20445169

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 20445172

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cookline Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled.