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
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice made at 10am top shelf of glass three door reach in cooler covered with a lot of condensation 5lbs Temp was 100 degrees. Employee put in freezer uncovered temp at 2:50pm
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed owner picking off end of bean sprouts with bare hands. Asked what they would be used for stated used on the side of Pho soap. Instructed gloves and wash hand and discard the portion of bean sprouts that were touched with bare hands.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over top open box of bean sprouts in two dood cooler. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stop sale issued for 1/2 lb of bean sprouts touched by bare hands.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice made at 10am top shelf of glass three door reach in cooler covered with a lot of condensation 5lbs Temp was 100 degrees. Employee put in freezer uncovered temp at 2:50pm
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler ham (50F – Cold Holding) Put in reach in freezer
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook wash hands in prep sink near wok station
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan and large dish soap container in front of hand wash sink
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date throughout establishment
Basic 9
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above ice machine near back door
12B-04-4Basic – Designated employee eating/located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Rotisserie chicken and water cups
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Near rice cooker
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two door cooler two employee drinks over top rice. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Pho soup, box of bean sprouts and rice. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple on cutting boards
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:45 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 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.