NICK CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
14530 W DIXIE HWY · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33161
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (46F – Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler, as per owner from previous night. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (46F – Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler, as per owner from previous night. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rusted soiled roach used for storing cleaned sanitized pot and pans.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food towel stored at handwashing sink front counter area. .
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not chlorine sanitizer test strips available.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed old food at handwashing sink at front counter.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed a new employee and not proof of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelf under prep tables at kitchen.
Basic 15
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed over cleaned all throughout kitchen prep area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-63-4Basic – Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed all throughout kitchen area.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at several places within kitchen area.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at 3 compartment sink wall
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at walk-in cooler soiled, exterior of cooking equipment with heavy grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed old food at front counter area.
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed mop bucket stored in close proximity to prep area and cleaned sanitized pot and pans.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
10 observation(s)
2 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.