Nidias Latin Grill
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
58
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Nidias Latin Grill stretching back to 2022. Nidias Latin Grill was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Nidias Latin Grill's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pan of cooked onions and tomatoes, in reach in cooler dated March 14, 2026 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired 2-1-2026. Establishment is open and operating, serving food to the public **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pan of cooked onions and tomatoes made on March 14, 2026. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
02C-01-5
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. All Environ Health food handler cards expired 1-30-2026 **Warning**
53B-05-5
58
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open containers of milk not dated in reach in cooler
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice house made red and green salsa not dated in reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar on floor in storage roomemployee got off of floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
78
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
50-17-3
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of beans, rice, and cases of produce on floor in storage
08B-38-4
82
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back storage area
36-17-5
Basic - Light not functioning. In back storage area
36-62-4
90
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
86
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by smoker blocked with pan **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed large reach in freezer with bags of frozen bacon and shrimp on covered patio outside. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Employee using tongs to handle raw animal food and then ready-to-eat food without first washing, rinsing and sanitizing tongs. Observed cook handling raw chicken then handled rte chicken on smoker **Warning**
08B-22-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
61
Nov 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of glass cleaner on shelf by jalapeños in dry storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
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 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans in reach in cooler not dated **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In reach in cooler where ribs are stored in back **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-04: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
64
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of glass cleaner on shelf by jalapeños in dry storage **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training certificates through 360 training/Learn to Serve **Warning**
53B-03-5
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 - 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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans in reach in cooler not dated **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In reach in cooler where ribs are stored in back **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
52
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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90
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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/ Luz Gutteriez 1/10/23 360 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle in sink **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
78
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at all hand sinks **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of pepper on floor in dry storage **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at all hand sinks **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor in dry storage area **Warning**
25-05-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nidias Latin Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nidias Latin Grill on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nidias Latin Grill?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nidias Latin Grill.
How does Nidias Latin Grill compare to other restaurants in Dover?
Nidias Latin Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Dover average of 81.
Has Nidias Latin Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nidias Latin Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nidias Latin Grill 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 Nidias Latin Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nidias Latin Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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