Nikko Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
10
Score
Nikko Japanese Restaurant has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 22 violations each, up from closer to 18 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up nine times.
Nikko Japanese Restaurant's latest score of 10 falls below the Homestead average of 70. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
6
Critical latest
4
Major latest
21
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken above raw fish in reach in freezer next to dry storage rack.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 pack of tuna poke thawed in ROP. Observed 2 tuna filets thawed in ROP. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane stored on dry food rack next to kitchen hand sink.
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs stored above cheese and basil in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer heavily soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shopping bags used as food storage in chest freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food and dish shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand sink.
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. Observed written plan provided by division not filled out.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior soiled.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed urinalysis and toilet with stains on men's restroom.
32-07-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as rice scoop in container on top of chest freezer.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave and oven handles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Admin Complaint**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone charging on prep table in back of kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind and under most equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple pieces of equipment soiled. Observed gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach in cooler on back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in multiple coolers.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in most reach ins. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for food storage in freezer.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in fridge and freezer combo next to hand sink; veggies not protected.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on counter and on oven door.
21-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers.
14-69-4
10
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: During callback inspection observed Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes and dry food are stored. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit with ambient temp if 65F: cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: During callback inspection observed food at Mini fridge next to fryers Krab (50F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 51. During callback inspection observed no TCS food at reach in cooler across back kitchen exit. **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice and soft sauce on floor next to back exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: At time of callback inspection observed reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for other food items in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour with no label next to fridge/ freezer combo. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-14: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
35
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes and dry food are stored. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit with ambient temp if 65F: cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice and soft sauce on floor next to back exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for other food items in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour with no label next to fridge/ freezer combo. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
32
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes and dry food are stored. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice and soft sauce on floor next to back exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit with ambient temp if 65F: cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drinking cup in reach in cooler in back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for other food items in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour with no label next to fridge/ freezer combo. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
30
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 tuna filets thawed completely in ROP. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit: cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit: cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins on dry dishes at front sushi counter. Operator removed bottles during inspection. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine; 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed 1 employee come into kitchen and begin serving soup; no handwash. Inspector went over proper handwash techniques with all employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes and dry food are stored. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed multiple rolls and Nigiri not marked on menu; raw indicator. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in reach in across back kitchen exit with ambient temp if 65F: cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (60F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (61F - Cold Holding). As per operator, more than 4 hours. Observed Mini fridge next to fryers with the following TCS foods stored inside for more than 4 hours: Krab (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), ambient temp of 50F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 tuna filets thawed completely in ROP. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on top of clean plates at sushi counter. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice and soft sauce on floor next to back exit. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above triple sink. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drinking cup in reach in cooler in back of kitchen. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed ice cream containers reused for other food items in kitchen. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of veggies in reach in freezer with no cover; connected to fridge next to hand sink. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on floor next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour with no label next to fridge/ freezer combo. **Warning**
02D-01-5
10
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a blue, yellow and white cutting boards not longer cleanable in the kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened water bottle stored on preparation area. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
42-01-4
78
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in under-counter small black refrigerator located at cook line raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 2 hours. Instructed operator to transfer food to another working unit to rapidly cool down food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a lid stored in the hand sink located at cook line.
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. Operator printed and completed forms on site. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust underneath the preparation table at cook line.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled, located on prep table at cook line. Observed interior of oven soiled, oven located at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of microwave soiled. Observed exterior of oven soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
21-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution at 0 ppm.
21-07-4
50
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 PPM at dishwasher machine. Operator was told to set up 3 compartment sink .
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 PPM at dishwasher machine. Operator was told to set up 3 compartment sink .
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking but time can be determined because restaurant opened at 11:30 am and close at 2:30 pm.
03F-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package inside the reach in cooler at the front. Employee was coach to removed fish before thawing. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer at the back. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the sushi station. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at the reach in freezer at the back. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at the reach in freezer at the back. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth/towel used under 2 cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Observed wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 PPM. Operator was told not to use dishwasher and to set up 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 0 PPM. Operator was told not to use dishwasher and to set up 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tempura shrimp next to the stove at 73°F. As per employee shrimps were poked less than 1 hour ago and she stored them in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 - 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
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator opened the package. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with ginger stored on the floor. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at the reach in freezer at the back. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth/towel used under 2 cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
37
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp and raw beef stored over desert. Operator moved the deserts up. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over vegetables at two doors reach in cooler. Manager was informed that the raw need to be stored at the bottom part. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by rack with glasses and ice bucket.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 25 ppm) at sushi station. Operator added chlorine to get 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nikko Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nikko Japanese Restaurant on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nikko Japanese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Nikko Japanese Restaurant.
How does Nikko Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Nikko Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 10 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Nikko Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Nikko Japanese Restaurant have averaged around 22 violations per visit, up from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nikko Japanese Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Nikko Japanese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nikko Japanese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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