MELBOURNE, Brevard County

NIKI'S RESTAURANT

6947 N WICKHAM RD, MELBOURNE, FL 329407519

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Feb 7, 2025
City
MELBOURNE
County
Brevard
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 23536060

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By male bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Time Extended

Feb 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Basic: 5Total: 5

35A-03-4

Detail 23525749

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately saw 3 dead roaches. Operator discarded all 3 dead roaches Corrected On-Site Warning

16-13-5

Detail 23525747

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink has sanitizer in middle sink do to 3rd sink is not holding water do to not having a tight seal and water is slow draining from the sink

35B-01-4

Detail 23525751

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By male bathroom

36-73-4

Detail 23525748

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer in kitchen is soiled do to standing oil on the floor

31B-04-4

Detail 23525750

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-62-4

Detail 23469569

Basic - Light not functioning. One light burn out in kitchen on cook line

31B-04-4

Detail 23469568

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next 3 compartment sink not having a Hand wash sign. Operator put hand washing procedures up on hand wash sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23469571

Basic - Observed ice bin at front counter interior is soiled with brown like substance. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23469570

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in walk in cooler Cold Holding not covered

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23135847

Intermediate - Observed can opener blade is soiled. Operator wash rinse and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23135848

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door by male bathroom has a gap at the bottom Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23135849

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by the 3 compartment sink. Operator made a sign that stated employee must wash hands before returning to work. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23135844

Basic - Observed ice bin at server station interior is soiled with black like substance. Operator started to clean the ice bin Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 23135846

Basic - Observed microwave on cook line interior is soiled with old food debris. Operator started to clean Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23135845

Basic - Observed salad station flip top behind flip top cover is soiled with old food debris. Operator started to clean Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22641943

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade is soiled with old food debris Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22641945

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 22641947

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile on cookline where the ceiling fan is located is soiled with dust Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22641944

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 22641946

Basic - Light not functioning. Light not functioning not functioning in the hood at the time of inspection Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22641948

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at salad station behind flip top cover is soiled with old food debris Repeat Violation

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 22362181

Intermediate - Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator corrected put the can opener in dish washing machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22362179

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22362183

Basic - Observed Walls and ceiling tiles/vents On cook-line soiled with accumulated food debris, dust and grease

24-05-4

Detail 22362177

Basic - Clean dishes on shelving not stored in a protected manner. Observed old food debris on dishes by 3 compartment sink

35B-01-4

Detail 22362180

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door by men's bathroom has gap on bottom of the door.

36-62-4

Detail 22362176

Basic - Light not functioning not functioning in the hood at the time of inspection Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22362178

Basic - Observed Hand Wash Sink on bar line stating (hand sink only) should be stating Employee Hand Wash Sink only

14-01-5

Detail 22362185

Basic - Observed scoop with handle, handle touching non tcs Items (sugar). Operator corrected Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22362182

Basic - Raw bacon not covered in the walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 22362184

Basic - hood vent are soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed gasket on cook-line soiled

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 11Total: 23

35A-02-6

Detail 21765182

High Priority - 5 small flying insects in the dish area.

08A-05-6

Detail 21765176

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fish stored over precooked gyro cones.

12A-09-4

Detail 21765175

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook crack eggs, placed bread in toaster without changing gloves. Other cook wiping gloves on towel that is on belt of apron

01B-02-5

Detail 21765188

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rue left out over night

03A-02-5

Detail 21765183

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rue made with butter blend 63F to 64F found on shelf over night. Milk in the front line reach in cooler 47F recommend to rapid chill.

07-08-5

Detail 21765184

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter pats on tables 70F, server removed from tables, did not observe being switched out between guests. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21765190

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. Sliced deli meats in the walk in cooler.

11-27-4

Detail 21765193

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21765192

Intermediate - Interior top of reach in cooler heavily soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled.

11-26-1

Detail 21765174

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. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21765180

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. Isaac.

02C-02-5

Detail 21765187

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna, spinach pie, mousaka in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21765178

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop bread crumbs. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 21765173

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler.

50-09-4

Detail 21765195

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

21-16-4

Detail 21765189

Basic - Dry towel hanging on belt line of apron.

12B-07-4

Detail 21765179

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front server counter and on cook line cooler in the kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 21765177

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets stored with food.

24-08-4

Detail 21765191

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers used for food

23-03-4

Detail 21765186

Basic - Fan on ceiling fan heavily soiled.

36-62-4

Detail 21765194

Basic - Light not functioning in the hood.

51-18-6

Detail 21765185

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

25-32-4

Detail 21765181

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream containers has film that's not completely removed.

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 21176135

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door of kitchen has a gap at the bottom corner - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Time Extended

14-42-4

Detail 21176136

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hoods over cook line are damaged and some are missing - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Time Extended

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-13-4

Detail 21173529

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then began to handle clean dishes without washing hands

03A-02-5

Detail 21173524

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Reach in cooler on cook line. cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); potato salad (52F - Cold Holding); egg salad (51F - Cold Holding); slaw (54F - Cold Holding); tuna slaw (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that all foods were stocked within the last 2 hours. Applied ice and moved to walk in cooler to reduce temperatures Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21173525

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for use of time as a public health control. Provided operator with paperwork and reviewed Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21173531

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food preparation does not have a hair restraint. Operator provided a hat Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21173530

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door of kitchen has a gap at the bottom corner

14-42-4

Detail 21173528

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hoods over cook line are damaged and some are missing

23-03-4

Detail 21173526

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen are soiled

02D-01-5

Detail 21173527

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen. White granular substance removed from original packaging stored in container not identified with common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

02C-03-5

Detail 20906009

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. Milk and cream

53B-13-5

Detail 20906011

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. Debra, Nikki, and Leo expired

02C-02-5

Detail 20906006

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler cooked potatoes,pot roast, lasagna and spinach pie Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20906004

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-03-4

Detail 20906008

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 20906005

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 20906003

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20906010

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20906007

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Shelves walk in cooler

21-12-4

Detail 20906002

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20906001

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, salt flour

Oct 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-16-4

Detail 20600292

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed dishwasher return from outside, go directly to dish washing area and spray hands vs wash hands at hand wash sink before restarting work tasks, operator stopped him and had him rehash hands in hand wash sink correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 20600289

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed dishwasher return from outside, go directly to dish washing area and spray hands vs wash hands at hand wash sink before restarting work tasks, operator stopped him and had him rehash hands in hand wash sink correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 20600290

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Wrong date marked on paper sheet used to track time, corrected, written time plane checked for compliance.

22-02-4

Detail 20600281

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line stained/ soiled. Soiled can opener, corrected by operator

02C-02-5

Detail 20600284

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach pie prepared on site on Saturday 10-16-21: not dated, corrected by operator Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20600285

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

24-06-4

Detail 20600282

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Soiled Waffle iron stored with cleaned dishes on reach in back area.

12B-07-4

Detail 20600286

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored with cleaned dishes. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20600288

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic wrap holders broken and soiled on cooks line. Metal hood vents broken/missing vents. Wood shelving holding dry stock food items in back room not sealed, flaking paint.

35B-01-4

Detail 20600283

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screened door with gap at bottom.

36-01-4

Detail 20600287

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor, walls and ceiling on cooks line in need of cleaning, behind equipment. Floor Ground lines low thru out kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 20600291

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment in prep area and cooks line in need of cleaning. Door gaskets on reach in cooler units in need of cleaning.