NIKKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Name: NIKKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Address: 827 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, HOMESTEAD, FL, 330305024, US

827 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, HOMESTEAD, FL 330305024

License #2325950

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

F 0/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

70 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Administrative complaint recommended
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in most reach ins. **Repeat Violation**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple pieces of equipment soiled. Observed gaskets soiled.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for food storage in freezer.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
[32-07-5] Bathroom facility not clean. Observed urinalysis and toilet with stains on mens restroom.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as rice scoop in container on top of chest freezer.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and oven handles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Admin Complaint**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone charging on prep table in back of kitchen.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind and under most equipment in kitchen.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed in fridge and freezer combo next to hand sink; veggies not protected.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach in cooler on back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use. **Repeat Violation**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on counter and on oven door.
[22-12-5] Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer heavily soiled.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shopping bags used as food storage in chest freezer.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs stored above cheese and basil in reach in cooler.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken above raw fish in reach in freezer next to dry storage rack.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 pack of tuna poke thawed in ROP. Observed 2 tuna filets thawed in ROP. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane stored on dry food rack next to kitchen hand sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food and dish shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written plan provided by division not filled out.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit with ambient temp if 65F: cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: During callback inspection observed food at Mini fridge next to fryers Krab (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 51. During callback inspection observed no TCS food at reach in cooler across back kitchen exit. **Admin Complaint**
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint. **Warning**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed rice and soft sauce on floor next to back exit. **Warning**
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above triple sink. **Warning**
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for other food items in kitchen. **Warning**
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour with no label next to fridge/ freezer combo. **Warning**
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: During callback inspection observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes and dry food are stored. **Warning**
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning**

Call Back - Extension given, pending
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled. **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit with ambient temp if 65F: cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. **Warning**
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint. **Warning**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed rice and soft sauce on floor next to back exit. **Warning**
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above triple sink. **Warning**
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for other food items in kitchen. **Warning**
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour with no label next to fridge/ freezer combo. **Warning**
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes and dry food are stored. **Warning**
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning**

Call Back - Extension given, pending
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled. **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit with ambient temp if 65F: cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. **Warning**
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint. **Warning**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed rice and soft sauce on floor next to back exit. **Warning**
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above triple sink. **Warning**
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drinking cup in reach in cooler in back of kitchen. **Warning**
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for other food items in kitchen. **Warning**
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour with no label next to fridge/ freezer combo. **Warning**
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes and dry food are stored. **Warning**
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning**

Warning Issued
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled. **Warning**
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit with ambient temp if 65F: cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. **Warning**
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 tuna filets thawed completely in ROP. **Warning**
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on top of clean plates at sushi counter. **Warning**
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint. **Warning**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed rice and soft sauce on floor next to back exit. **Warning**
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers. **Warning**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above triple sink. **Warning**
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drinking cup in reach in cooler in back of kitchen. **Warning**
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for other food items in kitchen. **Warning**
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed containers of veggies in reach in freezer with no cover; connected to fridge next to hand sink. **Warning**
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour with no label next to fridge/ freezer combo. **Warning**
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins on dry dishes at front sushi counter. Operator removed bottles during inspection. **Warning**
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. **Warning**
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed 1 employee come into kitchen and begin serving soup; no handwash. Inspector went over proper handwash techniques with all employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 tuna filets thawed completely in ROP. **Warning**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit: cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. **Warning**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit: cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. **Warning**
[11-27-4] 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Warning**
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes and dry food are stored. **Warning**
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed multiple rolls and Nigiri not marked on menu; raw indicator. **Warning**
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning**