NIKKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
827 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, HOMESTEAD, FL 330305024
License #2325950
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Mixed Health Record
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NIKKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 2 critical, 5 major, 13 minor.
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The latest inspection on July 14, 2026 shows 20 observation rows: 2 critical, 5 major, and 13 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in most reach in coolers.
- [16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- [32-07-5] Bathroom facility not clean. Observed urinalysis and toilet with stains on mens and womens restroom.
- [25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for food storage in freezer.
- [36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on counter and on oven door.
- [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times. Coach operator.
- [21-09-4] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Coach operator.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs stored above butter at reach in cooler.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind most equipments kitchen. And also observed at ware-washing area.
- [41-04-4] Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed raid roach spray stored next to the mop sink.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food and dish shelves soiled.
- [22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shopping bags used as food storage in chest frezer. Coach operator
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen used to stored blue oven gloves. Coach operator.
- [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Coach operator.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and oven handles soiled.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind and under most equipment in kitchen.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers in the kitchen.
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