Clearwater, Pinellas County

NICK'S CAFE

18167 US HWY 19 N STE 130, Clearwater, FL 33764

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Apr 16, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 24516367

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator unable to renew during inspection due to login issues. Establishment is open and operating and serving food to the public. Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 24516363

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over beef in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 24516366

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ivanka Chotreva expired 3-8-26. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24516365

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front counter stained. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24516362

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Back kitchen white refrigerator and freezer closest to 3 compartment sink not working but not in use. Reach in cooler at front prep line not working but not in use. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24516364

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

14-31-5

Detail 24163501

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank bag used to store sausage in reach in freezer.

11-27-4

Detail 24163500

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. Emailed to operator. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24163499

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air return near hood accumulated with dust and wall in back prep area accumulated with dust.

24-07-4

Detail 24163502

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs and other utensils hanging on wire rack stored in a manner where they could come in contact with operators body or clothing. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24163498

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Near front counter. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24163503

Basic - Open dumpster lid of shared dumpster.

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

22-39-4

Detail 23556239

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 0 PPM. Operator replenished chlorine sanitizer with new solution and chemical is now testing at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23556237

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bowl of raw chicken covered with plastic wrap stored over raw pork in commercial package inside single door fridge in kitchen area. Operator store raw pork above raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23556236

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. Emailed operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23556238

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting board stained. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23556235

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top of microwave interior soiled with dried up food debris. Repeat Violation

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23117656

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Fryers soiled Press soiled Hot dog grill soiled Top made for grill soiled Cutting boards soiled

08B-38-4

Detail 23117653

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box oil on floor.

10-01-5

Detail 23117650

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23117655

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

16-46-4

Detail 23117651

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on 1/2 pans on drying rack

25-06-4

Detail 23117652

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go moved inverted position.

36-27-5

Detail 23117654

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-27-4

Detail 22711550

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Owner cracked raw shell egg touched sub panini bread. Educated washed hands and discarded bread. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22711551

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in back soiled Fryer bin soiled Cutting boards soiled Grill soiled

12B-02-4

Detail 22711552

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee coffee cup on prep table in front of microwave. Owner moved Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 22711549

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

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

08B-28-4

Detail 22449847

High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Back of restaurant near dry storage rack for dishes observed sausage being hung on a broom stick over top a industrial fan. Stop sale of 6lbs

08A-05-6

Detail 22449843

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in bowl in back reach in fridge stored over ready to eat sausage. Manger moved Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22449845

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage in back of restaurant hanging on a broom stick over a fan temp was 67F

22-02-4

Detail 22449842

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Left side of grill Panini press Hot dog roller Grill solid Deli cooler cutting boards soiled

23-24-4

Detail 22449846

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Deli reach in cooler. Manger cleaned Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22449840

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table beside deli cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 22449844

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

25-06-4

Detail 22449841

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go above deli cooler not inverted.

May 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21985212

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored on cooked foods in reach-in freezer against back wall.

02C-03-5

Detail 21985209

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler held over 24 hours not date-marked. Operator date-marked milk during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21985213

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket on floor in front of employee hand sink located in back of kitchen area. Operator moved bucket from sink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21985208

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal phone on to reach in cooler in prep area. Operator moved cell phones to office. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21985211

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

10-01-5

Detail 21985206

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 handle touching sugar in container.

31B-04-4

Detail 21985207

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign provided in bathroom.

25-06-4

Detail 21985210

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single Serve to-go containers not inverted. B. Sugar stored in single use cookie container. C. Sugar stored in single use Parmesan Cheese container in front counter area.

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

14-31-5

Detail 21243745

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -sausage in reach in freezer Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 21243740

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw sausage in reach in freezer (back prep area) Observed rearranged during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21243744

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting board at front counter -sandwich press at cooks line has accumulation of grease -wall at front counter has accumulations food residue Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21243749

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at cooks line Operator replenished during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21243748

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 21243747

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -white bowls on dish drying rack in back prep area Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21243741

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at cooks line Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21243746

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone at prep table

36-24-5

Detail 21243743

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

22-08-4

Detail 21243738

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave in back prep area Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21243737

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of fryers have accumulation of grease -side of flat top grill have accumulation of grease -sides of sandwich press have accumulation of grease -hood filters have accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21243742

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at prep table in back prep area has accumulation of dust -wall at cooks line has accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21243739

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -seasoning containers in back prep area -squeeze bottles at prep table

Feb 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 20857235

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -food items in thank you bags

22-02-4

Detail 20857240

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board at front has stain -slicer in back prep area has accumulation of food residue -fryer baskets have accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 20857244

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 20857236

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -bowls and plates at dry storage rack not inverted

14-09-4

Detail 20857242

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at cutting boards in kitchen Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 20857238

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employees personal food items in refrigerator Operator rearranged during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20857243

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers at back prep area

22-08-4

Detail 20857239

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - oven at cook's line has accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20857237

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of steam table has accumulation of food residue -exterior of fryers have accumulation of grease -hood filters have accumulation of food residue -sides of flat top grill have accumulation of grease -exterior of sandwich presses d accumulation of grease Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20857245

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at bread rack has accumulation of grease -wall at flat top grill has accumulation of grease -wall at slicer has accumulation of dust and food residue Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20857241

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container with semolina -squeeze bottles in dry storage area Repeat Violation

Aug 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

14-15-4

Detail 20399904

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -raw pork in reach in freezer stored in thank you bags

22-02-4

Detail 20399905

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -at front prep station Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 20399902

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20399908

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20399903

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone on front counter with lids Operator moved cellphone during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20399900

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

10-01-5

Detail 20399906

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -spoon handle in sugar at front counter

22-08-4

Detail 20399907

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

23-03-4

Detail 20399901

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket at front counter reach in coolers -hood filters -sides of fryers, flat top grill, and sandwich press have accumulation of grease

14-33-4

Detail 20399910

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach in cooler at front counter

36-27-5

Detail 20399911

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall to the left prep station has accumulation of food residue -wall at cooks line -Wall at slicer has accumulation of dust

02D-01-5

Detail 20399909

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -yeast on dry storage shelf not labeled