Nico's Brothers Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Nico's Brothers Pizzeria stretching back to 2022. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from water bottle then continued to handle pizza dough without first washing hands.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter (80F - Hot Holding) next to steam table, as per operator for 2 hours. Operator opting to use time as public health control moving forward. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control without written procedures. Provided operator with form via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At standing reach in cooler in back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
64
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on apron and clothes multiple times and continue to prepare pizzas without washing hands.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (120F - Hot Holding); garlic butter (130F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for 30 mins.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bolognese sauce and eggplant parm not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per operator was made previous day. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza prep station. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In back area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
58
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves above three compartment sink containing clean containers rusted.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed oil bottle stored on pizza oven unlabeled.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef and Mariana sauce without date mark in reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, it was prepared two days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage above three compartment sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with dust above reach in cooler nest three compartment sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on cutting board at pizza station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler shelf broken at front counter near pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. Also observed three compartment sink nozzle soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. observed at reach in cooler near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted near three compartment sink. Also observed reach in cooler shelves rusted near pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table at front counter.
21-44-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation table at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
43
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush used at coffee station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed non food grade basting brush used at coffee station **Time Extended**
14-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At prep area at back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At prep area at back of kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with 23 seats but only licensed for 5. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed establishment with 23 seats but only licensed for 5. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container crack on shelf above three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed plastic container crack on shelf above three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in coolers across from three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: Observed at reach in coolers across from three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
61
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler near pizza oven. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Instructed employee to place items in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed food employee unable to answer questions on how to use sanitizer. Coach employee on proper procedures, and sent manual dishwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-16-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored in handwash sink near three compartment sink. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush used at coffee station. **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unaware of minimum cold holding temperature. Coach operator on proper procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-10-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At prep area at back of kitchen. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male Employee with no beard guard while engaging in food preparation **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at pizza station. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used as scoop inside cheese at reach in cooler pizza station. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment with 23 seats but only licensed for 5. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container crack on shelf above three compartment sink. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside sugar container. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near three compartment sink. Observed storage shelves above three compartment sink soiled with dust debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior shelves of reach in cooler across from three compartment sink soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in coolers across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
25
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
45
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink in the cook line.
31B-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 form to person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meat lasagna held more than 24 hours not properly date marked, at reach in cooler next to the oven.
02C-02-5
74
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nico's Brothers Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nico's Brothers Pizzeria on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nico's Brothers Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nico's Brothers Pizzeria.
How does Nico's Brothers Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Nico's Brothers Pizzeria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Nico's Brothers Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nico's Brothers Pizzeria have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nico's Brothers Pizzeria 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 Nico's Brothers Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nico's Brothers Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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