NICO'S BROTHERS PIZZERIA
8424 MILLS DR · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33183
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese (50F – Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (60F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (60F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near pizza oven. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Instructed employee to place items in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unaware of minimum cold holding temperature. Coach operator on proper procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed food employee unable to answer questions on how to use sanitizer. Coach employee on proper procedures, and sent manual dishwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored in handwash sink near three compartment sink. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush used at coffee station. **Warning**
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used as scoop inside cheese at reach in cooler pizza station. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At prep area at back of kitchen. **Warning**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male Employee with no beard guard while engaging in food preparation **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station. **Warning**
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with 23 seats but only licensed for 5. **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container crack on shelf above three compartment sink. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside sugar container. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near three compartment sink. Observed storage shelves above three compartment sink soiled with dust debris. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior shelves of reach in cooler across from three compartment sink soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in coolers across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:46 PM.
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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.