Niko's Grill House
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
58
Score
Niko's Grill House has been inspected five times since 2024. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Niko's Grill House's latest score of 58 falls below the Tarpon Springs average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw clams over Parmesan cheese, operator moved clams to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Gyro and pork rotisseries turned off, operator turned back on . **Corrected On-Site**
03C-97-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On cook line, blocked by trash can, trash can moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line, operator filled dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
58
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in kitchen. Not landing on surfaces.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. paper towel on top of Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in prep room - butter (45F - Cold Holding) moved to freezer
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Tub of raw chicken in reach in cooler on cook line over case of mushrooms, operator moved raw moved chicken to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at single doo lift top stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. 2 new employees, Nikolaia, George, hire Les than a month. Inspector provided employee health agreement, both employees read and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of French fries on floor on cook line, operator put on top of another bucket **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
43
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Nov 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to dish machine blocked by mop bucket, mop bucket moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to dish machine, no paper towels at hand sink in men's restroom **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Soda cooler moved to other side of dining area, floor mixer in dish area, prep table with microwave in cooking area, fryer added next to grill, double door refrigerator next to cooler preparation table on cook line, prep cooler and prep table added behind server counter **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with printed copy of form 5030-081 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink pipe leaking onto ground when running water **Warning**
29-11-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Niko's Grill House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Niko's Grill House on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Niko's Grill House?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Niko's Grill House.
How does Niko's Grill House compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Niko's Grill House most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Niko's Grill House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Niko's Grill House have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Niko's Grill House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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