Nicks Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Nicks Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Nicks Pizza's latest score of 61 falls below the Pompano Beach average of 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In storage area, wet mop stored in bucket
42-01-4
95
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored above cooked chicken wings. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By three compartment sink, handwashing sink blocked by rolling rack. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In prep area, cup used to dispense salt. **Warning**
14-01-5
67
May 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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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. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
82
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to standing cooler on cook line, chlorine sanitizer bucket 200ppm+. Operator made new sanitizer 100ppm.
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Two door standing cooler, handles soiled with food debris
23-03-4
74
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Emailed poster during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at sandwich tables and can opener at the back of the kitchen
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in back area of kitchen adjacent to walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler adjacent to walk in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator showed license through email.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of produce stored on floors in walk in cooler and case of fries in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation grease/food debris. Observed next to pizza station.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside flip top cooler in back area of kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor in dining room, front counter, kitchen, dry storage, and employee bathroom.
36-64-5
52
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. homemade tomato sauce (103F-135F - Hot Holding) at steam table. Operator states sauce reheated less than four hours ago and placed in steam table. Operator stirred. All parts of sauce 135F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (49F - Cold Holding) at flip top of pizza station. Operator states meatballs not prepped portioned or cooked today. Meatballs placed in unit over night. Meatballs placed above rim level. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (49F - Cold Holding) at flip top of pizza station. Operator states meatballs not prepped portioned or cooked today. Meatballs placed in unit over night. Meatballs placed above rim level.
01B-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powder sugar container not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at back door of kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fries on floor walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nicks Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nicks Pizza on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 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 three times, more than any other issue at Nicks Pizza.
How does Nicks Pizza compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
Nicks Pizza most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has Nicks Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nicks Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nicks Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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