NICK'S BOATHOUSE
455 W MAIN STREET, Pensacola FL 32502 · 8506504927
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 14 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in the following areas: 1 in back kitchen under receiving table by back door and 1 under prep table in back kitchen. Operator killed and cleaned up roaches during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024009250 | Feb 7, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $800 |
| 6--2023024604 | Apr 25, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Underneath at dish washing area.
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin ceiling
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels affixed to clean pans stored on dish drying rack.
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying racks.
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Observed water bowl on back patio. Operator removed during inspection.
Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed chlorine dish machine sanitizer at 0ppm. Instructed operator to set up 3 compartment sink sanitizer to sanitize dishes until machine gets repaired.
Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Observed animal water bowl outside on back patio of establishment. Instructed operator to remove water bowl from premises.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels from other items left on tuna container in reach in cooler.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked pans on drying racks.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Upon inspection observed dumpster lid damaged.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Upon inspection observed garbage around dumpster pad.
Apr 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Hole in grease receptacle leading to grease draining onto ground. Heavy grease buildup around grease receptacle and dumpster area. Grease also draining into storm drain in front of dumpster enclosure as well as drain inside dumpster enclosure.
Apr 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf in back kitchen area
Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Hole in grease receptacle leading to grease draining onto ground. Heavy grease buildup around grease receptacle and dumpster area. Grease also draining into storm drain in front of dumpster enclosure as well as drain inside dumpster enclosure.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Food containers on shelves in back area of kitchen
Feb 8, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer reading 0 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over ready to eat fries in reach-in freezer on cook line. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pico in walk-in cooler dated 1/28.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pico in walk in cooler dated 1/28.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 234 droppings observed in following locations: Approximately 190 droppings observed on bottom shelf of prep table in back prep area attached to kitchen, 10 droppings on shelf under expo line in kitchen, 24 droppings on shelf in separate outdoor building storage area containing walk-in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buttermilk 48f for 2 hours.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Compressor drain line draining into handwash sink in employee bathroom.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment missing oyster tags from January
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior walls of ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on sticky trap under hot holding station on expo line, observed one dead roach behind ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf in back prep area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs in container of cut lemons
Sep 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1live flying insect by beer cooler door in back kitchen area.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 dead wasp-like insect on floor in front foyer area. Operator cleaned up inspect during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over lemons in walk in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in the following areas: 1 in back kitchen under receiving table by back door and 1 under prep table in back kitchen. Operator killed and cleaned up roaches during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef patties 51F (ambient cool 5hrs) and chicken 49F (ambient cool 5hrs) in low boy under gas grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef patties 51F (ambient cool 5hrs) and chicken 49F (ambient cool 5hrs) in low boy under gas grill. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored next to coffee creamer and microwave in drink/server station.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in chronological order.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles damaged or missing in the following areas: above service line, dishwasher, and employee bathroom in back of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed debris build up on vents in walk in cooler, over dishwasher, and service line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in the following areas: 1 inside foyer area in corner and 3 on trap in outside storage area detached from building. Operator threw away trap and cleaned up dead roach.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed debris on ground around dumpster.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumper lid open.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed multiple walls with debris and mold-like substance in the following areas: behind drink storage and behind dishwashing area.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor under dishwasher and under garbage disposal.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.