NIEKOS NEIGHBORHOOD BAR
1153 TOWN CENTER DR STE 101 · JUPITER · Palm Beach County · FL 33458
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed kitchen employee with gloves on using cell phone and without changing gloves or washing hands start preparing hamburger at grill. I explained to employee that he must first remove his gloves and wash hands after touching cell phone before starting food preparation and employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed One door refrigerator by grill; shredded cheese (47F – Cold Holding); (47F); sour cream (47F – Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (47F – Cold Holding)in; cream (50F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (46F – Cold Holding); butter (47F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (48F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (50F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F – Cold Holding) all food held overnight per chef. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed One door refrigerator by grill; shredded cheese (47F – Cold Holding); (47F); sour cream (47F – Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (47F – Cold Holding)in; cream (50F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (46F – Cold Holding); butter (47F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (48F – Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (50F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F – Cold Holding) all food held overnight per chef. See stop sale **Warning**
Intermediate 4
53B-15-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. observe kitchen manager, not knowing the primary to reheat food for hot holding and the temperature to maintain the hot holding. I explain to kitchen manager that he mush reheat food to 165 degrees with in 2 hours and maintain temperature above 135 degrees for hot holding. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed speed rack blocking hand sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-06-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed had 2 thermometers one was off by over 10 degrees and the other was off by over 20 degrees. I explained how to calibrate thermometer to operate but he didn't have the other part or pliers to adjust **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled substance in spray bottle. Operator labeled window cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **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 employees keys and cellphone on clean prep table at cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer by fryer. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind refrigerators at bar old fruit garnish. And plastic cups and napkins. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:41 AM.
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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.