NICKS SEAFOOD REST

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelf above container of cut cabbage in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on ceiling of ice bin adjacent to walk-in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave beside upright freezer in kitchen has accumulation of food debris.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - fish room does not have a hand wash sink. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Observed no plans submitted for establishment or for having no hand wash sink in fish room. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Plans were submitted for review and approval. Will address violation on next unannounced inspection. Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed multiple medicines stored on top of microwave in kitchen.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and drinking cup stored on prep table beside food handler actively prepping lettuce.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed walk-in freezer floor with accumulation of trash.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom shelf of upright cooler with accumulation of food/liquid residue. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored in reach in cooler above house made Cole slaw.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, not easily accessible/blocked by water hose.

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Wood floor and door frame leading to walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of rust/paint flake.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright- shrimp 63F, mullet 62F (1:45-2:15). Cold hold- hush puppy mix with vegetables 69F ( 1:25-2:10 ). Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelves under main prep table heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in sink at bar.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near ware washing area. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Wood floor and door frame to walk in freezer.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 8 tanks stored in dry storage not secure next to ice machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vent on all heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public stored in upright white cooler.

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- gator 46F (1:18-2:18 ).

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in walk in freezer floor, door frame, ceiling.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle stored in seasoned flour.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in multiple areas in kitchen.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple areas through out kitchen and storage with unsealed floors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rust on edge of food prep table .

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar sink.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.glasses at bar stored in reach in on top of rusted rack in standing water. Manage had employee remove glasses and clean unit. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 drinks on prep table.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap on the side of frame that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of hush puppies stored on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Tong handle in contact with ice. In side cooler in dining room.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation