NICK’S PIZZA
100 COLLINS AVE STE 1, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305-979-5701
Last inspected Sep 16, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
AUG 24
SEP 25
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3 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and operating, serving food to the public with an expired license since 10-01-2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,080
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024022666 | Dec 21, 2023 | Jul 18, 2024 | $160 |
| 1--2021003419 | Dec 17, 2020 | Jul 1, 2021 | $600 |
| 1--2018062625 | Dec 11, 2018 | Jan 18, 2019 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Sep 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and operating, serving food to the public with an expired license since 10-01-2024.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at pizza prep station, as per cook for approximately 1 hour prior.
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
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. Provided to employee via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza dough blade mixer soiled.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided to employee via email.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of cheese stored on floor inside WIC.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to employee via email.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service pizza carton boxes stored on floor by kitchen entrance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the pizza station.
Oct 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the pizza station.
Aug 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta with no date marked at walk in cooler held for more than 24 hours.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Boxes with tomato sauce not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor on the entrance of kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the pizza station.
Dec 21, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling tiles missing at ware washing area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable near ovens.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster.
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Good fella pizza (73F - Pizza display). As per manager, 2 hours. Provided manager with Time as a Public Health Control form.
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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sliced soiled with food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided manager with employee responsibilities form.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided manager with Time as a Public Health Control form.
Ceiling tiles missing at ware washing area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable near ovens.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided hair restraint for employees during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at both female and male bathrooms.
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.