Nikko of Pace

4510 Hwy 90, Pace, FL 32571

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jun 14, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Nikko of Pace four times, with records going back to 2022. On Jun 14, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Nikko of Pace's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 14, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Pace average 93, so Nikko of Pace is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 14, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

May 25, 2023

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp stored below raw chicken in walk-in cooler.

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 114f for one hour

03B-01-6

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting on shelf in dish area

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in cooler in disrepair

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Dumplings and lobster tails not covered in walk in freezer.

08B-12-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for chicken base under flattop grill. **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen showing signs of water damage

36-32-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board attached to cold holding unit on cook line.

14-09-4

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawing in sink with no running water. Operator placed salmon under running water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Side wall of ice machine

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as scoop in container of sugar next to cook line. Operator removed bowl during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing at wall juncture under triple sink beside dish machine.

36-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle resting on breadcrumbs. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nikko of Pace last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nikko of Pace on file is from Jun 14, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nikko of Pace?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nikko of Pace.

How does Nikko of Pace compare to other restaurants in Pace?

Nikko of Pace most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pace average of 93.

Has Nikko of Pace's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nikko of Pace have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nikko of Pace means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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