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NICK CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3495532
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8866359
DBPR license2324206

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority8 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked: pork 56°F, liver 62°F, turkey 60°F from the day before inside walk in cooler#1. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked: pork 56°F, liver 62°F, turkey 60°F from the day before inside walk in cooler#1. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 8

#12Intermediate27-19-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. No pressure water at hand washing sink in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies stored in it. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels by triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate53B-01-5

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. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Form was provided to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate27-11-4

Intermediate – No running water at mop sink. No water pressure at mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, liver and chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing handles at triple sink. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor inside walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers with vegetables on the floor inside walk in cooler #2. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves gasket soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in coolers shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

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