NICKEL CITY RESTAURANT & BAR LLC
7658 PARK BLVD · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Mouth wash on dry storage area. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Staff observed washing dishes in single prep sink with no sanitizer, discussed proper ware washing with staff
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over dumplings unpackaged inside outside walk in freezer
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat rice in glass reach in cooler. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork inside door silver deli cooler near prep door. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Multiple box's of for on floor
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cook line. Soda nozzle at bar **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on the door frame of outside walk in cooler.
16-28-4Intermediate – One-compartment sink used for warewashing. Staff observed washing dishes in single prep sink, discussed proper ware washing in triple sink or dish machine with staff
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. During inspection observed curry prepared yesterday 3-4 not date marked. Educated. Employee dated during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed licenses expired 2022
08B-31-4Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Carrots in undrained ice
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Left side.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching rice.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of toaster oven in kitchen has accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4Basic – Men's Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors.
22-16-4Basic – Most Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Pickles
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:25 PM.
Violation category totals
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6 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.