NIKKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
827 N HOMESTEAD BLVD · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 330305024
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins on dry dishes at front sushi counter. Operator removed bottles during inspection. **Warning**
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. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. **Warning**
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed 1 employee come into kitchen and begin serving soup; no handwash. Inspector went over proper handwash techniques with all employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 tuna filets thawed completely in ROP. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit: cream cheese (60F – Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F – Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F – Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit: cream cheese (60F – Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F – Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F – Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes and dry food are stored. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed multiple rolls and Nigiri not marked on menu; raw indicator. **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning**
Basic 20
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit with ambient temp if 65F: cream cheese (60F – Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F – Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F – Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F – Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 tuna filets thawed completely in ROP. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on top of clean plates at sushi counter. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed rice and soft sauce on floor next to back exit. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above triple sink. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drinking cup in reach in cooler in back of kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for other food items in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed containers of veggies in reach in freezer with no cover; connected to fridge next to hand sink. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour with no label next to fridge/ freezer combo. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:15 PM.
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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.