NICKI'S OMELETTE & GRILL
6805 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33634 · 8889365
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 37 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 droppings in prep room. Chew marks on pancake batter in prep room. Chew marks in ceiling that have been plugged and re-chewed. 13 in storage room connected to prep room. On clean equipment, table with clean linens.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025036436 | Mar 18, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at front line remove old gloves and wear new gloves without first washing hands. Discussed with employee proper hand washing after every glove change.
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. No time marking for raw shell eggs place on top of front line reach in cooler. Manager added a time for eggs at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment are soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in separate dry storage building, adjacent from convection ovens. No paper towels available at handwashing sink next to dish machine. Manager stated they do not use the hand washing sink as there is another sink available next to the front line cook. Discussed with manager to possibly have sink removed through plan review.
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at handwashing sink next to dish machine. Manager stated they do not use the hand washing sink as there is another sink available next to the front line cook. Discussed with manager to possibly have sink removed through plan review.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles missing labels located at back exterior of building between restaurant and walk in cooler.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water available at handwashing sink next to dish machine. Manager stated they do not use the hand washing sink as there is another sink available next to the front line cook. Discussed with manager to possibly have sink removed through plan review.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. 1 CO tank not secured located at the back of the restaurant between restaurant and walk-in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in dry storage room and in dish pit area. Manager stated they do not use the hand washing sink in the dish pit as there is another sink available next to the front line cook. Discussed with manager to possibly have sink removed through plan review. Hand washing signs have been provided to the employees at time of inspection.
Feb 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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 tested at 0ppm, manager primed dish machine and chlorine retested to 50ppm at time of inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2025.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle phone with gloved hands at front line, pocketed phone and resumed preparing foods without first washing hands or changing gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter handwash sink used for storing coffee pot and dumping ice. Employee removed coffee pot at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles in establishment with faded labels.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located on ice machine inside dish machine room.
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease build up behind grill line in kitchen and behind oven in prep room.
Pitchers and measuring cups not stored inverted or in a protected manner in dish pit.
Mar 18, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 droppings in prep room. Chew marks on pancake batter in prep room. Chew marks in ceiling that have been plugged and re-chewed. 13 in storage room connected to prep room. On clean equipment, table with clean linens.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in prep area contained utensils and napkins. Employee removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for filling pitchers with water.
Slicer soiled with food debris in prep room. Food debris around waffle maker. Operator cleaned up waffle machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Chew marks in ceiling that have been plugged and re-chewed.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on server line. 5 under the women's bathroom sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease build up behind grill line in kitchen and behind oven in prep room.
Food stored on floor. Pickles on floor of walk in.
Pitchers and measuring cups not stored inverted or in a protected manner in dish pit.
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator setup three compartments sink to manually sanitize food contact surfaces.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon stored over cut lettuce in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dish room. Operator provided paper towel.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle at mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on cooler top at cook line. Operator removed drink.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Employee handled dirty dish at dish washing area, then handled clean dish from dish machine without wash hands first. Discussed with operator about proper handwash procedures.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wiping clothes and employee drink stored in handwash sink in dish room. Operator removed items from handwash sink. Handwash sink blocked by large plastic bread crate in bread prep room. Operator removed.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink in dish room.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Sep 21, 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
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of pooled egg batter 45 F double panned on reach-in cooler. Operator moved into reach-in cooler.
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 by email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at prep room blocked by cleaning equipments. Operator removed items. A box of scrubbing pads stored in handwash sink at dish room. Employee removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in cooler at cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In food prep/storage room.
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.