Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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NIKO'S GRILL HOUSE

614 ATHENS ST · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3616031
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10906153
DBPR license6218681

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#2High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in kitchen. Not landing on surfaces.

#3High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. paper towel on top of Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Tub of raw chicken in reach in cooler on cook line over case of mushrooms, operator moved raw moved chicken to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in prep room – butter (45F – Cold Holding) moved to freezer

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at single doo lift top stained **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. 2 new employees, Nikolaia, George, hire Les than a month. Inspector provided employee health agreement, both employees read and signed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket of French fries on floor on cook line, operator put on top of another bucket **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.