Nico's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Nico's Pizza has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Nico's Pizza squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at splitter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Lowboy refrigerator ; sausage (60F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (57F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (57F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); (53F); fish (47F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less the 2.5 hours and moved to walkin refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed unwashed vegetables raw beef above ice cream in reach in freezer not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at splitter **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl in parm cheese. Operator placed soap place scoop in cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top cutting board. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil on floor in kitchen. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
43
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs on middle shelf, above raw produce. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee preparing salads with bare hands. Operator corrected before service. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No evidence of date marks anywhere. Per operator, pizza sauce in flip top made 48 hours prior, no date mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup of debris. Operator removed to dish area, cleaned, sanitized, stored dry. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan being used daily. Provided via email.
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed; 1. On freezer floor, cases of chicken, ground beef, etc. operator relocated to shelves. 2. Can of roasted peppers on the floor. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one line cook, no hair restraint. Operator provided hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks on food preparation tables. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
41
May 6, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe rice overnight (77F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe rice overnight (77F - Cold Holding). See stop sale
03A-02-5
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. Observe employee touching raw fish that will be served raw with bare hands. Operator washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. I emailed and printed operator correct oyster consumer advisory. Operator posted sign **Corrected On-Site**
02A-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe cardboard line shelves with fruit purées,and containers of sugar.
14-05-4
43
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nico's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nico's Pizza on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nico's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nico's Pizza.
How does Nico's Pizza compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Nico's Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Nico's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nico's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nico's 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 Nico's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nico's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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