NICKEL CITY RESTAURANT & BAR LLC
7658 PARK BLVD, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 727-800-2086
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between D and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dry-storage area. 1 fly near ice machine near walk-in cooler. 1 fly in warewashing area. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. Priority: High Priority
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019007962 | Dec 20, 2018 | Apr 30, 2019 | $120 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food
Apr 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Mouthwash above large Gus of soup base and sushi rice back kitchen area near all mounted water filter
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee left work station went out front to sit then orders stated employees stated work without handwashing. Employee washed hands
Employee touched soiled surface trash can and then handled clean bowl of soup without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef patties in containers removed from original packaging over top French fries in glass reach in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Put in deli cooler last night raw beef sliced thin (52F - Cold Holding); pork cake (51F - Cold Holding); beef tender (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding) 4 ounces each
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli reach in cooler right side beans sprouts (54F - Cold Holding)washed yesterday and put in deli cooler Inside middle deli cooler raw beef sliced thin (52F - Cold Holding); inside small container top of fill line pork cake (51F - Cold Holding); meat balls (45F - Cold Holding) Middle deli cooler beef tender (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. White rice made at 10:00
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large dawn dish soap front of cook line hand wash sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles in middle deli cooler cook line bottom no date mark employee told me made three days ago. Chicken broth in container bottom shelf three door reach in cooler. Employee said made two days ago.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food storage over ready to eat uncovered dipping sauce in three door reach in glass cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in Freezer near door near bar
In-use ice scoop stored on very soiled surface between uses.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar
Stored food not covered. Jug of pickles next to mixer not covered ready to eat uncovered dipping sauce in three door reach in glass cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice made at 10am top shelf of glass three door reach in cooler covered with a lot of condensation 5lbs Temp was 100 degrees. Employee put in freezer uncovered temp at 2:50pm
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed owner picking off end of bean sprouts with bare hands. Asked what they would be used for stated used on the side of Pho soap. Instructed gloves and wash hand and discard the portion of bean sprouts that were touched with bare hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over top open box of bean sprouts in two dood cooler. Employee moved
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stop sale issued for 1/2 lb of bean sprouts touched by bare hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice made at 10am top shelf of glass three door reach in cooler covered with a lot of condensation 5lbs Temp was 100 degrees. Employee put in freezer uncovered temp at 2:50pm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler ham (50F - Cold Holding) Put in reach in freezer
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook wash hands in prep sink near wok station
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan and large dish soap container in front of hand wash sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date throughout establishment
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above ice machine near back door
Designated employee eating/located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Rotisserie chicken and water cups
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Near rice cooker
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two door cooler two employee drinks over top rice. Employee moved
Stored food not covered. Pho soup, box of bean sprouts and rice. Employee covered
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple on cutting boards
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 26 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Mouth wash on dry storage area. Employee moved
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.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Staff observed washing dishes in single prep sink with no sanitizer, discussed proper ware washing with staff
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over dumplings unpackaged inside outside walk in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat rice in glass reach in cooler. Employee moved
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork inside door silver deli cooler near prep door. Employee moved
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Multiple box's of for on floor
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at cook line. Soda nozzle at bar
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on the door frame of outside walk in cooler.
One-compartment sink used for warewashing. Staff observed washing dishes in single prep sink, discussed proper ware washing in triple sink or dish machine with staff
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. During inspection observed curry prepared yesterday 3-4 not date marked. Educated. Employee dated during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed licenses expired 2022
Food stored in undrained ice. Carrots in undrained ice
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Left side.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching rice.
Interior of toaster oven in kitchen has accumulation of food debris.
Men's Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors.
Most Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout
Stored food not covered. Pickles
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Advil and bottles of vitamin supplements stored on prep table where prep is being conducted across from triple door display cooler across from cook line.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2- 6 LBS. 8 OZ. dented can of Bamboo Shoots. 1- Net WT 14.05 OZ. dented can of diced tomatoes.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Carton of half and half stored in display cooler in server wait station not date marked. Employee stated it was open yesterday 12/15/24 at 12pm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Push cart storing pots and clean utensils blocking access to hand sink on cook line. Employee moved cart.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kit observed or provided to test chemicals.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in storage/prep area. Operator stocked paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of chicken stock, beef stock, and cooked pork stored in walk in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Labeled bottle as sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with pink mold like substance.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of frozen french fries, edamame, salmon and frozen tuna stored on floor in walk in freezer in outside area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ninja toaster oven interior heavily soiled with food debris. Stove top oven interior soiled with grease and food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle stored In batter/breading station across from cook line.
May 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority5 Intermediate16 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 Lb dented can of Hoisin Sauce 46 FL Oz dented can of pineapple juice
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Vacuum breaker missing on hose bib on wall near mop sink.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -Drain line coming from washer into hand sink in prep/dry storage area.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Cooked carrots and tofu cooling in closed grocery T-Shirt bag inside outside walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained. -Soda gun nozzles in bar area soiled with mold like substance.
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.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -No name on food handlers certificate.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Men's restroom.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -On back wall near mop sink. -In bar area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in prep/dry storage area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice buckets not stored inverted near ice machine. -Clean spoon not stored inverted in server wait station. -Ice bucket not stored inverted in bar area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Current license displayed expired on 2/1/2022.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Plastic cups wet nesting near soda dispenser in server wait station area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -In sushi bar area.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -Hole in wall near back door. -Hole in wall behind water heater.
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. -Clean spoons not stored inverted in server wait station.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -Unused equipment in outside back area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Stored on prep table across from fryers on cook line. -Stored on cutting board of reach in deli cooler.
May 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 42 recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority9 Intermediate24 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 Lb dented can of Hoisin Sauce 46 FL Oz dented can of pineapple juice
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee put gloves on without washing their hands prior to putting gloves on.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -In use utensils in standing 51F water.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surface.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -Towel being used as a liner on mint inside reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Grocery T-Shirt bags being used to stored raw chicken in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken not commercially packaged stored above cooked tofu in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -In sushi bar area: ground ahi tuna (50F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna (54F - Cold Holding) Manager put items in reach-in freezer. -Re-temped items @ 3:50pm: ground ahi tuna (41F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna (43F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Vacuum breaker missing on hose bib on wall near mop sink.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -Drain line coming from washer into hand sink in prep/dry storage area.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Cooked carrots and tofu cooling in closed grocery T-Shirt bag inside outside walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained. -Soda gun nozzles in bar area soiled with mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Push chart in front of hand sink in kitchen area. Employee moved cart. - Metal pan stored inside hand sink in prep area/dry storage area. -Sushi rice cooker stored in front of hand sink in sushi bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At hand sink near three compartment sink in kitchen area. Employee stocked paper towels. -At hand sink in sushi bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -At hand sink in sushi bar area.
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.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -No name on food handlers certificate.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Unlabeled chemical spray bottles store on utility sink near water heater.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -35 dead and trapped flies in light control device in bar area. Manager removed and sanitized.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Men's restroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Cup with no handle being used to scoop rice.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -On back wall near mop sink. -In bar area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in prep/dry storage area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice buckets not stored inverted near ice machine. -Clean spoon not stored inverted in server wait station. -Ice bucket not stored inverted in bar area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Current license displayed expired on 2/1/2022.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - Employee drink on prep table in kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Plastic cups wet nesting near soda dispenser in server wait station area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -In sushi bar area.
Food stored on floor. -Bottles of cranberry and apple juice stored on the floor in dry storage area in office. -Frozen raw chicken not commercially packaged stored on the floor in walk in freezer in outside area.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -Hole in wall near back door. -Hole in wall behind water heater.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - Stored on push cart handle. Employee removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Toaster oven in sushi bar area soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Men's bathroom. -At hand sink in sushi bar area.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -Employee drink stored in cooler in kitchen area.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. -Clean spoons not stored inverted in server wait station.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -Unused equipment in outside back area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Stored on prep table across from fryers on cook line. -Stored on cutting board of reach in deli cooler.
Jan 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage in dry-storage area. Priority: Basic
Jan 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
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Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From bottom shelf of dry-storage area. a. Four #10 cans of bamboo shoots are dented. b. 1lb of lychees. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm Priority: High Priority
Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dry-storage area. 1 fly near ice machine near walk-in cooler. 1 fly in warewashing area. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above open pan of soup in upright refrigerator. Operator placed eggs on bottom shelf. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tofu in upright refrigerator next to freezer is opened and not date-marked. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Spray bottle hanging on side of mop containing toxic substance not labeled. Priority: Intermediate
22-08-4 Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven at sushi bar used more than 24 hours ago soiled with food debris. Priority: Basic
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Priority: Basic
Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Priority: Basic
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle stored in container of rice in dry-storage area. Single-serve bowls without handles stored in containers of; a. Black pepper b. Montreal steak seasoning c. Garlic powder Priority: Basic
Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled door handle on reach-in cooler on cooks line across from gas burner stove. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage in dry-storage area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license. 02-0-2022. Priority: Basic
Observed: Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. From bottom shelf of dry-storage area. a. Four #10 cans of bamboo shoots are dented. b. 1lb of lychees. Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Surface rust on door and front of reach-in freezer in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Five 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor in dry-storage area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall on side of mop sink in ware washing area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen and walk-in freezer. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching salt in container on bottom shelf in dry-storage area. Priority: Basic
Observed: Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Priority: Basic
Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men’s restroom. Hand wash sink on cooks line and bar area reads hand wash sink only. No pictures demonstrating hand washing. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. Reference: 6-301.14 FC and 61C-1.004(2)(c) FAC: 6-301.14 FC: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. 61C-1.004(2)(c) FAC: (c) Handwashing signs shall be posted in each bathroom facility used by employees. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. Priority: Basic
Observed: Reach-in coolers on cooks interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Priority: Basic
Observed: Stored food not covered. Three containers of rice not covered in dry-storage area. Multiple food items in reach-in freezer against wall in kitchen not covered. Priority: Basic
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.