NICK'S CAFE
18167 US HWY 19 N STE 130, Clearwater FL 33764 · 727-400-4773
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
MAR 24
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator unable to renew during inspection due to login issues. Establishment is open and operating and serving food to the public.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front counter stained.
Apr 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator unable to renew during inspection due to login issues. Establishment is open and operating and serving food to the public.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over beef in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ivanka Chotreva expired 3-8-26.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front counter stained.
Equipment in poor repair. Back kitchen white refrigerator and freezer closest to 3 compartment sink not working but not in use. Reach in cooler at front prep line not working but not in use.
Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank bag used to store sausage in reach in freezer.
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 to operator.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air return near hood accumulated with dust and wall in back prep area accumulated with dust.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs and other utensils hanging on wire rack stored in a manner where they could come in contact with operators body or clothing.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Near front counter.
Open dumpster lid of shared dumpster.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 0 PPM. Operator replenished chlorine sanitizer with new solution and chemical is now testing at 50 PPM.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bowl of raw chicken covered with plastic wrap stored over raw pork in commercial package inside single door fridge in kitchen area. Operator store raw pork above raw chicken.
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 operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting board stained.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top of microwave interior soiled with dried up food debris.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Fryers soiled Press soiled Hot dog grill soiled Top made for grill soiled Cutting boards soiled
Food stored on floor. Box oil on floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice. Employee moved.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on 1/2 pans on drying rack
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go moved inverted position.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Owner cracked raw shell egg touched sub panini bread. Educated washed hands and discarded bread.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in back soiled Fryer bin soiled Cutting boards soiled Grill soiled
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee coffee cup on prep table in front of microwave. Owner moved
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave and oven soiled
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Back of restaurant near dry storage rack for dishes observed sausage being hung on a broom stick over top a industrial fan. Stop sale of 6lbs
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in bowl in back reach in fridge stored over ready to eat sausage. Manger moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage in back of restaurant hanging on a broom stick over a fan temp was 67F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Left side of grill Panini press Hot dog roller Grill solid Deli cooler cutting boards soiled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Deli reach in cooler. Manger cleaned
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table beside deli cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go above deli cooler not inverted.
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.