NICKO'S PIZZA AND SUBS
1239 4 ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 727-416-1200
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on pizza make table soiled with black like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on pizza make table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water stored on prep table by cooler containing portion cups of Ranch and Bleu cheese dressing. Operator removed bottle of water from prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on prep table by cooler containing portion cups of Ranch and Bleu cheese dressing. Operator removed phone and keys from prep table.
Apr 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on reach in deli coolers stained.
Feb 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on reach in deli coolers stained.
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. Observed expired training certificate for Erin M. completion date of 11/4/2022 through SafeStaff.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting board stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container stored on top of hand sink next to three compartment sink. Item was removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Counter top oven interior soiled with burnt food debris.
Jun 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Jun 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Due to damages sustained from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, business replaced multiple pieces of equipment and changed layout from previous approved plans. Kitchen: griddle replaced with fryer under hood system. Stand mixer relocated to area next to bar entrance side door. Reach in freezer and 2-door reach in cooler added to storage area across from bar. Bar completely redesigned to include: 2-door glass beverage cooler, ice machine, drink ice well, 4-door beer tap cooler, 2 double door glass under bar coolers, hand sink and triple sink. Per operator, adjoining bar has identical layout (not open at time of inspection)
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Apr 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Due to damages sustained from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, business replaced multiple pieces of equipment and changed layout from previous approved plans. Kitchen: griddle replaced with fryer under hood system. Stand mixer relocated to area next to bar entrance side door. Reach in freezer and 2-door reach in cooler added to storage area across from bar. Bar completely redesigned to include: 2-door glass beverage cooler, ice machine, drink ice well, 4-door beer tap cooler, 2 double door glass under bar coolers, hand sink and triple sink. Per operator, adjoining bar has identical layout (not open at time of inspection)
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. Forms emailed o operator
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on prep table in kitchen has built up food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used to store cleaning supplies. Manager removed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and speaker located above reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in lobby.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris,
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by pans. Manager removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of sanitizer on hand wash sink in bar area.
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware behind bar stored with food contact surfaces upright.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor of wait station area.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor of dry goods storage area. Fire extinguisher on floor by chest freezers in dining room.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and dough mixer in kitchen have built up food debris.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting tomatoes with no hair restraint.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates and to go boxes not inverted for protection in hallway between dining room and kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour removed from original packaging and not labeled.
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.