NIKKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
827 N HOMESTEAD BLVD · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 330305024
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer heavily soiled.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shopping bags used as food storage in chest freezer.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs stored above cheese and basil in reach in cooler.
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken above raw fish in reach in freezer next to dry storage rack.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 pack of tuna poke thawed in ROP. Observed 2 tuna filets thawed in ROP. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane stored on dry food rack next to kitchen hand sink.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food and dish shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written plan provided by division not filled out.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 21
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
32-07-5Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. Observed urinalysis and toilet with stains on men's restroom.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as rice scoop in container on top of chest freezer.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and oven handles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
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. **Admin Complaint**
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 charging on prep table in back of kitchen.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind and under most equipment in kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple pieces of equipment soiled. Observed gaskets soiled.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach in cooler on back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in most reach ins. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for food storage in freezer.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in fridge and freezer combo next to hand sink; veggies not protected.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on counter and on oven door.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:21 PM.
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4 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.