Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

NICK CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

14530 W DIXIE HWY · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33161

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3700184
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13715799
DBPR license2324206

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#14High Priority35A-19-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live rodent present. Observed a live mouse behind a storage cabinet located on a hallway on the back of the kitchen – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Observed live rodent activity in the kitchen area, specifically one live mouse running through the establishment. **Time Extended**

#15High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#16High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 plus live roaches on pipes and electrical outlets next to fryers located in the cook line, observed 10 plus live roaches behind wooden shelves located in dry storage room, observed 10 plus live roaches around water heater located in the kitchen area, observed 20 plus live roaches behind shelves located on top of three compartment sink, observed 20 plus lives roaches located behind signs posted on the walls all throughout the kitchen, observed 10 plus live roaches on the floor inside a walk in cooler that's out of order – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Observed 2 plus live roaches on top of wooden shelving units located in the dry storage room. Observed 2 plus live roaches on shelving near the three compartment sink. Observed 2 live plus roaches on the floor inside an out of service walk in cooler. Additionally, observed 3 plus live roaches crawling on the floor in the dining room area. **Time Extended**

Intermediate 6

#17Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen area – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen area **Time Extended**

#18Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Time Extended**

#19Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment is using chlorine as a sanitizer – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment is using chlorine as a sanitizer **Time Extended**

#20Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**

#21Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#22Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Inside walk in cooler – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Inside walk in cooler **Time Extended**

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**

#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**

#6Basic14-72-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed one filter missing in the hood system – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed one filter missing in the hood system **Time Extended**

#7Basic36-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors under cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease all around kitchen area **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors under cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease all around kitchen area **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Time Extended**

#10Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Inside walk in cooler – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Inside walk in cooler **Time Extended**

#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls heavily soiled throughout the kitchen area **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls heavily soiled throughout the kitchen area **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. – From follow-up inspection 2026-06-18: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.