NICK'S BAR
1214 N BROADWALK, Hollywood FL 33019 · 954.920.2800
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Printed flier, operator posted
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021020579 | Mar 24, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One certificate not completed with completion date and expiration.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, raw chicken stored on floor while bring prepared. Employee put chicken on table.
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not date marked with last date served.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quatnary test strips for three compartment sink.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Oyster tags removed from original container. Operator placed tags back into original container l
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw open steak over ready to eat fries in reach in freezer. Operator inverted
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. 1. Observed mahi bearing the label to remove from ROP before thawing, thawing in ROP in walk in cooler. Per operator food thawing in unit over night. ROP see stop sale 2. Observed raw salmon bearing the label to remove from ROP before thawing, thawing in walk in cooler in ROP. per operator raw salmon thawing in walk in cooler over night. see stop sale. 3. Observed raw grouper Bering the label to remove from ROP before thawing, thawing in ROP in walk in cooler. Per operator grouper thawing overnight in unit in ROP. See stop sale
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 10 ounce cup used as scoop in oil container. Employee removed
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. 1. Observed mahi bearing the label to remove from ROP before thawing, thawing in ROP in walk in cooler. Per operator food thawing in unit over night. ROP see stop sale 2. Observed raw salmon bearing the label to remove from ROP before thawing, thawing in walk in cooler in ROP. per operator raw salmon thawing in walk in cooler over night. see stop sale. 3. Observed raw grouper Bering the label to remove from ROP before thawing, thawing in ROP in walk in cooler. Per operator grouper thawing overnight in unit in ROP. See stop sale
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on kitchen flip top coolers contain cut marks
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer provided at inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen contains cut marks
Food stored on floor. containers of food stored on floor during preparation. Operator elevated
Mar 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left flip top cooler; cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (45-46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (44-45F - Cold Holding)
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Reviewed big 6 with operators
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer provided at inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen contains cut marks
Equipment in poor repair. Three door stainless cooler door disconnected.
Food stored on floor. containers of food stored on floor during preparation. Operator elevated
Oct 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Printed flier, operator posted
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit provided are damaged/ wet.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed oyster consumer advisory. Operator posted in bar.
Soda nozzles surface soiled with slime. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves inside walk in cooler.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( salmon) 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 cut packaging open during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on top prep table in kitchen. Operator moved
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Lemon in bar counter not covered. Operator covered
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook-line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at kitchen area. Operator mopped up water.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of beef stored on floor at walk-in freezer. Operator moved.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed and placed working tongs in clean sanitized container.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Plastic bins not properly air-dried - wet nesting at storage area. Operator separated bins to dry. Observed cleaned and sanitized bins stacked wet. Operator separated to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed wipe cloths in sanitizer solution.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In True reach in freezer, open case raw chicken tenders above bags of onion rings.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink at bar blocked with container of syrup bottles. Manager removed container.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Robert Bettencourt 10-18-18 ServSafe
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left ice machine has mold like build up around upper baffle.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between prep table and 3 door lowboy cooler. Manager removed knives,
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee unopened beverage in reach in freezer by cook line.
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