Niki's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Niki's Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Melbourne restaurant scores 84. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately saw 3 dead roaches. Operator discarded all 3 dead roaches **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink has sanitizer in middle sink do to 3rd sink is not holding water do to not having a tight seal and water is slow draining from the sink
16-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By male bathroom
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer in kitchen is soiled do to standing oil on the floor
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
31B-04-4
78
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Light not functioning. One light burn out in kitchen on cook line
36-62-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in walk in cooler Cold Holding not covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Observed ice bin at front counter interior is soiled with brown like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next 3 compartment sink not having a Hand wash sign. Operator put hand washing procedures up on hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
82
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Observed can opener blade is soiled. Operator wash rinse and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Observed salad station flip top behind flip top cover is soiled with old food debris. Operator started to clean **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door by male bathroom has a gap at the bottom **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by the 3 compartment sink. Operator made a sign that stated employee must wash hands before returning to work. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed ice bin at server station interior is soiled with black like substance. Operator started to clean the ice bin **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Observed microwave on cook line interior is soiled with old food debris. Operator started to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
70
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade is soiled with old food debris **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at salad station behind flip top cover is soiled with old food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Light not functioning not functioning in the hood at the time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile on cookline where the ceiling fan is located is soiled with dust **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
70
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator corrected put the can opener in dish washing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Observed Walls and ceiling tiles/vents On cook-line soiled with accumulated food debris, dust and grease
36-34-5
Basic - Clean dishes on shelving not stored in a protected manner. Observed old food debris on dishes by 3 compartment sink
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door by men's bathroom has gap on bottom of the door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Light not functioning not functioning in the hood at the time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Observed Hand Wash Sink on bar line stating (hand sink only) should be stating Employee Hand Wash Sink only
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed scoop with handle, handle touching non tcs Items (sugar). Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Raw bacon not covered in the walk in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - hood vent are soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed gasket on cook-line soiled
23-03-4
55
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Discharge from Eyes, Nose, and Mouth
FL-07
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
13
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Niki's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Niki's Restaurant on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Niki's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Niki's Restaurant.
How does Niki's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Niki's Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Niki's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Niki's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Niki's Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Niki's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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