Nickel City Restaurant & Bar
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
95
Score
Nickel City Restaurant & Bar appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 14 violations to closer to 12 violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Wet wiping cloth not stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Nickel City Restaurant & Bar's latest score of 95 sits above the Pinellas Park average of 82. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
95
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Put in deli cooler last night raw beef sliced thin (52F - Cold Holding); pork cake (51F - Cold Holding); beef tender (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding) 4 ounces each **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli reach in cooler right side beans sprouts (54F - Cold Holding)washed yesterday and put in deli cooler Inside middle deli cooler raw beef sliced thin (52F - Cold Holding); inside small container top of fill line pork cake (51F - Cold Holding); meat balls (45F - Cold Holding) Middle deli cooler beef tender (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. See stop sale. White rice made at 10:00 **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Mouthwash above large Gus of soup base and sushi rice back kitchen area near all mounted water filter **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee left work station went out front to sit then orders stated employees stated work without handwashing. Employee washed hands **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface trash can and then handled clean bowl of soup without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef patties in containers removed from original packaging over top French fries in glass reach in cooler **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large dawn dish soap front of cook line hand wash sink **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles in middle deli cooler cook line bottom no date mark employee told me made three days ago. Chicken broth in container bottom shelf three door reach in cooler. Employee said made two days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food storage over ready to eat uncovered dipping sauce in three door reach in glass cooler **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in Freezer near door near bar **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on very soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Jug of pickles next to mixer not covered ready to eat uncovered dipping sauce in three door reach in glass cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board **Warning**
21-12-4
20
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice made at 10am top shelf of glass three door reach in cooler covered with a lot of condensation 5lbs Temp was 100 degrees. Employee put in freezer uncovered temp at 2:50pm
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed owner picking off end of bean sprouts with bare hands. Asked what they would be used for stated used on the side of Pho soap. Instructed gloves and wash hand and discard the portion of bean sprouts that were touched with bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over top open box of bean sprouts in two dood cooler. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stop sale issued for 1/2 lb of bean sprouts touched by bare hands.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice made at 10am top shelf of glass three door reach in cooler covered with a lot of condensation 5lbs Temp was 100 degrees. Employee put in freezer uncovered temp at 2:50pm
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler ham (50F - Cold Holding) Put in reach in freezer
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook wash hands in prep sink near wok station
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan and large dish soap container in front of hand wash sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date throughout establishment
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above ice machine near back door
36-32-5
Basic - Designated employee eating/located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Rotisserie chicken and water cups
12B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Near rice cooker
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two door cooler two employee drinks over top rice. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pho soup, box of bean sprouts and rice. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple on cutting boards
21-12-4
19
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
11
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 Lb dented can of Hoisin Sauce 46 FL Oz dented can of pineapple juice **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: One 1/2 Lb dented can of Hoisin Sauce. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Vacuum breaker missing on hose bib on wall near mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Vacuum breaker missing on hose bib on wall near mop sink during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -Drain line coming from washer into hand sink in prep/dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Cooked carrots and tofu cooling in closed grocery T-Shirt bag inside outside walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Cooked carrots and tofu cooling in closed grocery T-Shirt bag inside outside walk in cooler during the time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained. -Soda gun nozzles in bar area soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -No name on food handlers certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Hole in wall near back door. -Hole in wall behind water heater. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. -Clean spoons not stored inverted in server wait station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
24-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -Unused equipment in outside back area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Stored on prep table across from fryers on cook line. -Stored on cutting board of reach in deli cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Men's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -On back wall near mop sink. -In bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in prep/dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice buckets not stored inverted near ice machine. -Clean spoon not stored inverted in server wait station. -Ice bucket not stored inverted in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Current license displayed expired on 2/1/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Plastic cups wet nesting near soda dispenser in server wait station area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -In sushi bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Leak in front of sushi bar causing standing water during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
20
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 9 major violations. 24 minor violations.
View 42 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 Lb dented can of Hoisin Sauce 46 FL Oz dented can of pineapple juice **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee put gloves on without washing their hands prior to putting gloves on. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -In use utensils in standing 51F water. **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -Towel being used as a liner on mint inside reach in deli cooler on cook line. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Grocery T-Shirt bags being used to stored raw chicken in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken not commercially packaged stored above cooked tofu in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -In sushi bar area: ground ahi tuna (50F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna (54F - Cold Holding) Manager put items in reach-in freezer. -Re-temped items @ 3:50pm: ground ahi tuna (41F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Vacuum breaker missing on hose bib on wall near mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Cooked carrots and tofu cooling in closed grocery T-Shirt bag inside outside walk in cooler. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained. -Soda gun nozzles in bar area soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Push chart in front of hand sink in kitchen area. Employee moved cart. - Metal pan stored inside hand sink in prep area/dry storage area. -Sushi rice cooker stored in front of hand sink in sushi bar area. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At hand sink near three compartment sink in kitchen area. Employee stocked paper towels. -At hand sink in sushi bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -At hand sink in sushi bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -No name on food handlers certificate. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Unlabeled chemical spray bottles store on utility sink near water heater. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -Drain line coming from washer into hand sink in prep/dry storage area. **Warning**
31A-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -35 dead and trapped flies in light control device in bar area. Manager removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Men's restroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Cup with no handle being used to scoop rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -On back wall near mop sink. -In bar area. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in prep/dry storage area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice buckets not stored inverted near ice machine. -Clean spoon not stored inverted in server wait station. -Ice bucket not stored inverted in bar area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Current license displayed expired on 2/1/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - Employee drink on prep table in kitchen area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Plastic cups wet nesting near soda dispenser in server wait station area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -In sushi bar area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bottles of cranberry and apple juice stored on the floor in dry storage area in office. -Frozen raw chicken not commercially packaged stored on the floor in walk in freezer in outside area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Hole in wall near back door. -Hole in wall behind water heater. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - Stored on push cart handle. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Toaster oven in sushi bar area soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Men's bathroom. -At hand sink in sushi bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -Employee drink stored in cooler in kitchen area. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -Unused equipment in outside back area. **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Stored on prep table across from fryers on cook line. -Stored on cutting board of reach in deli cooler. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. -Clean spoons not stored inverted in server wait station. **Warning**
24-17-4
3
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage in dry-storage area. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From bottom shelf of dry-storage area. a. Four #10 cans of bamboo shoots are dented. b. 1lb of lychees. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-01-4
High Priority - Observed: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm **Warning** Priority: High Priority
22-41-4
High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dry-storage area. 1 fly near ice machine near walk-in cooler. 1 fly in warewashing area. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
35A-02-6
High Priority - Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-17-3
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above open pan of soup in upright refrigerator. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed: No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tofu in upright refrigerator next to freezer is opened and not date-marked. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle hanging on side of mop containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
41-17-4
Basic - 22-08-4 Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven at sushi bar used more than 24 hours ago soiled with food debris. **Warning** Priority: Basic
22-08-4
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** Priority: Basic
22-20-5
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** Priority: Basic
16-21-4
Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle stored in container of rice in dry-storage area. Single-serve bowls without handles stored in containers of; a. Black pepper b. Montreal steak seasoning c. Garlic powder **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-01-5
Basic - Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled door handle on reach-in cooler on cooks line across from gas burner stove. **Warning** Priority: Basic
23-24-4
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage in dry-storage area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-32-5
Basic - Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license. 02-0-2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic
50-09-4
Basic - Observed: Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. From bottom shelf of dry-storage area. a. Four #10 cans of bamboo shoots are dented. b. 1lb of lychees. **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-20-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Surface rust on door and front of reach-in freezer in kitchen. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-11-5
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Five 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor in dry-storage area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall on side of mop sink in ware washing area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-24-5
Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen and walk-in freezer. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-69-4
Basic - Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching salt in container on bottom shelf in dry-storage area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
10-01-5
Basic - Observed: Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-34-4
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men’s restroom. Hand wash sink on cooks line and bar area reads hand wash sink only. No pictures demonstrating hand washing. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Warning** Reference: 6-301.14 FC and 61C-1.004(2)(c) FAC: 6-301.14 FC: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. 61C-1.004(2)(c) FAC: (c) Handwashing signs shall be posted in each bathroom facility used by employees. Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. **Warning** Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Reach-in coolers on cooks interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** Priority: Basic
22-16-4
Basic - Observed: Stored food not covered. Three containers of rice not covered in dry-storage area. Multiple food items in reach-in freezer against wall in kitchen not covered. **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-12-5
14
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies in mens restroom not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in ware washing area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef not commercially packaged over potatoes. Raw shelled eggs over mushrooms in upright glass reach in cooler in kitchen.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from stove top: cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (55F - Cold Holding) Employee moved to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked with a hanger in the sink. Employee removed hanger. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear of kitchen has mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine is soiled with lime food and lime scale debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop ice in bar area.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks outside not properly secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by ice machine not inverted for protection.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce stored on floor of kitchen. Ginger stored on floor of sushi prep area. Salmon stored on the floor of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer in prep kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop used to dispense salt not stored above the food. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster and microwave oven on cook line have built up food debris. Also toaster oven in sushi prep area has built up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle stored above food to be served to the public in glass upright reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in sushi prep area not inverted for protection.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wash cloth on cutting board in kitchen not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nickel City Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nickel City Restaurant & Bar on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nickel City Restaurant & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nickel City Restaurant & Bar.
How does Nickel City Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
Nickel City Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has Nickel City Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nickel City Restaurant & Bar have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nickel City Restaurant & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Nickel City Restaurant & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nickel City Restaurant & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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