Nicks Pizza
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
82
Score
Nicks Pizza has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Among Deerfield Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and oil in hand sink basin at hand sink next to mixer.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on two door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on two door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. 2. Walk in cooler door gasket. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop sink basin.
42-01-4
78
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to mixer in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.observed cleaned utensils not stored inverted in storage container at cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on two door reach in cooler opposite oven in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine in kitchen.
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets on two door reach in cooler units opposite cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on food storage shelf next to cook line in kitchen.
14-20-4
61
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. 1. Walk in cooler door gaskets. 2. Flip top cooler door gaskets, opposite cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on flip top cooler opposite cookline.
14-11-5
82
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above ready to foods in 2 door low top stainless far right cook line, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 employee cutting tomatoes, lettuce and topping on sandwich for immediate service with bare hands. Discussed with operator/employee
09-01-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed raw philly steak on cutting board. Operator wiped cutting board with dry wiping cloth. Discussed with operator. Operator set up sanitizer bucket and and sanitized cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Dede Gjeloshi 12-6-17
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior soda nozzles soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee open package of lettuce and proceed to cut/prepare without washing. Discussed with operator
08B-39-4
Basic - Soiled wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Discussed with operator. Operator set up sanitizer bucket at 400ppm quat **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
45
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nicks Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nicks Pizza on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nicks Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nicks Pizza.
How does Nicks Pizza compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Nicks Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Nicks Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nicks Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nicks Pizza 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 Nicks Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nicks Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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