Nokomo's
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Nokomo's eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 31, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Nokomis sits at 74, putting Nokomo's on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water in the storage area at 70F.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from clean equipment and single-service items in dry storage. The operator discarded the employee foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic knives stored with the food contact surface up behind the downstairs bar. The operator discarded the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
82
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding) on top of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator voluntarily discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed clam chowder (126F - Hot Holding) at 2:45. The operator stated the chowder has been holding for approximately 30 minutes. The operator reheated the chowder to 185F at 2:52. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage on a shelf near unwrapped single use plastic straws behind the upstairs bar. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair above the service window in the cook line.
38-01-4
61
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked rice at 12:55 (78F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the rice was cooked at 7:30AM. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked rice at 12:55 (78F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the rice was cooked at 7:30AM. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (59F - Cold Holding) on top of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the lettuce has been held for less than 1 hour. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No running water at handwashing sink behind the downstairs bar. The operator turned on the water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-09-4
Basic - Ice buckets stored on floor between uses behind the downstairs bar. The operator properly stored the ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
50
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the seating license expired 12/1/2023. The operator renewed the license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the storage area. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in the storage area.
33-38-4
74
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
61
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken cold holding at 50F for less than 2 hours at the reach in cooler. Operator emptied half of the container and placed in the walk in cooler. Observed shredded cheese cold holding at 49F for less than 2 hours at the reach in cooler. Operator emptied half of the container and placed in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth quaternary sanitizer at 400ppm. Operator discarded the solution and refilled to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service plastic cups stored on the ground in the dry storage across the street from the restaurant. Operator properly stored the single-service cups. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs for pulled pork in the kitchen stored on top of the container lids. Operator replaced with clean tongs and stored in the food with the handle out. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster placed on dirt/gravel in the auxiliary parking lot.
33-23-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing fan guards for walk in cooler across the street. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
61
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nokomo's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nokomo's on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nokomo's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nokomo's.
How does Nokomo's compare to other restaurants in Nokomis?
Nokomo's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Nokomis average of 74.
Has Nokomo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nokomo's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nokomo's 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 Nokomo's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nokomo's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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