Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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NICKEL CITY RESTAURANT & BAR LLC

7658 PARK BLVD · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3467449
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8778446
DBPR license6217516

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Advil and bottles of vitamin supplements stored on prep table where prep is being conducted across from triple door display cooler across from cook line.

#6High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2- 6 LBS. 8 OZ. dented can of Bamboo Shoots. 1- Net WT 14.05 OZ. dented can of diced tomatoes. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale

Intermediate 7

#7Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Carton of half and half stored in display cooler in server wait station not date marked. Employee stated it was open yesterday 12/15/24 at 12pm.

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Push cart storing pots and clean utensils blocking access to hand sink on cook line. Employee moved cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kit observed or provided to test chemicals.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in storage/prep area. Operator stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of chicken stock, beef stock, and cooked pork stored in walk in cooler not date marked.

#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Labeled bottle as sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with pink mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of frozen french fries, edamame, salmon and frozen tuna stored on floor in walk in freezer in outside area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ninja toaster oven interior heavily soiled with food debris. Stove top oven interior soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle stored In batter/breading station across from cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.