Nick’S Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
23
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Nick’S Pizza stretching back to 2022. Nick’S Pizza was last inspected on Sep 16, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Miami Beach restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and operating, serving food to the public with an expired license since 10-01-2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at pizza prep station, as per cook for approximately 1 hour prior.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided to employee via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza dough blade mixer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to employee via email.
03F-10-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of cheese stored on floor inside WIC. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to employee via email.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service pizza carton boxes stored on floor by kitchen entrance.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
23
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the pizza station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
86
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the pizza station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
78
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta with no date marked at walk in cooler held for more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Boxes with tomato sauce not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor on the entrance of kitchen.
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the pizza station.
21-12-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
67
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Good fella pizza (73F - Pizza display). As per manager, 2 hours. Provided manager with Time as a Public Health Control form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sliced soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided manager with employee responsibilities form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided manager with Time as a Public Health Control form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing at ware washing area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable near ovens. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided hair restraint for employees during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at both female and male bathrooms. **Warning**
31B-04-4
35
Dec 29, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in walk in cooler area
36-64-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nick’S Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nick’S Pizza on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nick’S Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nick’S Pizza.
How does Nick’S Pizza compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Nick’S Pizza most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Nick’S Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nick’S Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nick’S Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Nick’S Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nick’S Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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