NIKKI TATUM BISTRO
4343 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his cell phone and started working with food without washing his hands. Employee washed his hands after being couched . **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired term kits ( quat and chlorine) . **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty sanitizer bucket inside one of the hand sink . Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product ( degreaser as per employee ) inside spray bottle with no label. Employee labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive ice build up inside reach in freezer used to store ice cream .
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and utensils inside standing water.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave/ hot box has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food debris inside hot box cabinet.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the bar hand sink.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable cups and containers boxes on the floor.
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage for chemicals and disposable utensils is disorganized.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken breast thawing at room temperature. Employee placed them under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on prep table. Employee moved it to the sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:01 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.