NICKEL CITY RESTAURANT & BAR LLC
7658 PARK BLVD · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 Lb dented can of Hoisin Sauce 46 FL Oz dented can of pineapple juice **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: One 1/2 Lb dented can of Hoisin Sauce. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Vacuum breaker missing on hose bib on wall near mop sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Vacuum breaker missing on hose bib on wall near mop sink during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 5
31A-10-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -Drain line coming from washer into hand sink in prep/dry storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
03D-15-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Cooked carrots and tofu cooling in closed grocery T-Shirt bag inside outside walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Cooked carrots and tofu cooling in closed grocery T-Shirt bag inside outside walk in cooler during the time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained. -Soda gun nozzles in bar area soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -No name on food handlers certificate. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
Basic 16
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
32-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Men's restroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -On back wall near mop sink. -In bar area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in prep/dry storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
24-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice buckets not stored inverted near ice machine. -Clean spoon not stored inverted in server wait station. -Ice bucket not stored inverted in bar area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Current license displayed expired on 2/1/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
24-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -Plastic cups wet nesting near soda dispenser in server wait station area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -In sushi bar area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Leak in front of sushi bar causing standing water during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
33-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
33-23-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -Hole in wall near back door. -Hole in wall behind water heater. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
24-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. -Clean spoons not stored inverted in server wait station. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
33-34-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -Unused equipment in outside back area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
21-12-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Stored on prep table across from fryers on cook line. -Stored on cutting board of reach in deli cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.