Nickos Fine Food, 4603 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NICKOS FINE FOOD
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4603 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603-3732
License #: 3900689
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
08/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
6/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
1/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair.peeling paint
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
8/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
5/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood and filters **Warning**
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.peeling paint in rear area. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.expired 9/12 **Warning**
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Observed open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. **Warning**
11/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed a splitter/multi-plug adapter in use. For reporting purposes only.front counter
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filtersd
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.case of eggs on walk in cooler floor Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
1/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.shelves in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
8/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.hood
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.peeling paint
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.wire shelves in walk in cooler
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.cook line
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair.missing in men's rest room
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walk in cooler
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.peeling paint storage area
  • Critical. Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.basement ceiling
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
9/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.dressings, meats in walk-in
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. soups and sauces in walk-in
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar in storage closet
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. sausage on steam table @115 reheated to148 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. hash brown in storage closet
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk-in
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic cup used as ice scoop in front
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. line reach-in
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. sugar in storage closet
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. barewood basement storage shelves and walk-in shelves ,cooks line
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.kitchen ,service area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.cooking equipment
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in front bar area
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. through out kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.cooks line
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. basement storage
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.dishwashing area
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. in basement
2/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.water bottle in drink ice at front counter
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk-in
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.cup in ice
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.front
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. plastic gallon jugs
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.barewood shelves in basement storage
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.fryer
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.dish cart
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.sideroom storage,cooks line
10/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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