Niki's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Niki's Pizza has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Niki's Pizza was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Floors not maintained smooth and durable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Vero Beach restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked steak in reach in cooler made yesterday morning. Employee added date **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar on floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-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. Handle laying in sugar bin **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor next to reach in freezer. Manger moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
78
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink evidenced by ice in sink
31A-11-4
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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Operator filled out form during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
70
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Sliced tomatoes. Manager threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Drawers on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall stainless and make top cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Gaskets on cooks line drawers are soiled 2. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer White chest freezer
14-69-4
64
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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. Heavy whipping cream **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for operator **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
70
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Bucket reading 200+++. Advised to remake bucket, rechecked now reading 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of sink next to triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil and box of salt **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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. Milk not date marked
02C-03-5
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/ Manager Dominick took test 2 weeks ago and has passed, waiting for new certification **Corrected On-Site**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing chicken in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out containers stored on floor
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Niki's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Niki's Pizza on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Niki's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Niki's Pizza.
How does Niki's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Niki's Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Niki's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Niki's Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Niki'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 Niki's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Niki's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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