Nino's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
64
Score
Nino's Restaurant & Pizzeria appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Nino's Restaurant & Pizzeria's latest score of 64 falls below the Delray Beach average of 71. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch soiled cloths with gloves on and then proceeded to touch clean utensils to stir marinara sauce with pour changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter chips 43-46F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Observed food stored past the fill line. Operator moved to another cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in handwashing sink in kitchen . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cracks of equipment at flip top cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
64
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari stored over sliced tomatoes in reach in cooler next to fryer. Operator stored raw calamari properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a scrubber and can opener stored in handwashing sink. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice cream not covered in reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef/chicken stored above raw fish in right side cook line flip top cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in direct contact with can liner. Discussed with operator
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. minestrone soup (126F - Hot Holding) employee states soup was reheated on stove and moved to steam table for hot holding. Item has been in steam table for approximately 1 hour. Operator reheated to 165°F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ware washing hand wash sink blocked by items, items stored in hand wash sink. Operator made accessible **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in coolers throughout
23-24-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at pizza line flip top
29-49-6
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at ware washing hand wash sink
29-03-4
50
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. HWS next to 3CS
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
82
May 15, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing with owner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
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 0ppm, container empty. Owner connected a new container 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauce bolognese (129°F - Hot Holding) in steam table at cookline for less than one hour. Owner reheated to 170°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken stock 63°F, clams 60°F, home made Marinara sauce 50°F, gravy 50°F, Demi glaze 50°F, on prep table next to cook line. Manager stated for less than one hour. All items were returned to refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish area. Owner provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
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. Emailed written procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at cook line. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under grill, steam table and expo area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall under hand sink in dish area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Hot Marinara sauce stored on floor in kitchen, was just cooked. Manager placed on a table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bread oven in dish area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, in dish area. **Warning**
36-27-5
26
Apr 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, soup stored on floor. Soup moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nino's Restaurant & Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nino's Restaurant & Pizzeria on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nino's Restaurant & Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nino's Restaurant & Pizzeria.
How does Nino's Restaurant & Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Nino's Restaurant & Pizzeria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Nino's Restaurant & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nino's Restaurant & Pizzeria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nino's Restaurant & Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Nino's Restaurant & Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nino's Restaurant & Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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