NICO'S PIZZA
340 CLEMATIS ST, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561-296-5400
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm); Operator corrected to Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (95F - Hot Holding). Operator stated less then hour and will cool down in refrigerator and reheat for immediate service.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza flip top refrigerator
Aug 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at splitter
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top refrigerator.
Aug 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top refrigerator; chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding). Food not portions or prepped today. Operator had flip top door open for hour and placed ice on top.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at splitter
Can opener surface soiled with food debris. Operator washed and sanitized.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink by walkin refrigerator no paper towel. Operator placed paper towels at sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top refrigerator.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lemons, and carrots above ready to eat ham and cheese.
Jan 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at splitter
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top cutting board.
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed unwashed vegetables raw beef above ice cream in reach in freezer not all products commercially packaged.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Lowboy refrigerator; sausage (60F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (57F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (57F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); (53F); fish (47F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less the 2.5 hours and moved to walkin refrigerator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at splitter
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl in parm cheese. Operator placed soap place scoop in cheese.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top cutting board.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil on floor in kitchen. Operator placed on shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee preparing salads with bare hands. Operator corrected before service.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs on middle shelf, above raw produce. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with buildup of debris. Operator removed to dish area, cleaned, sanitized, stored dry.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan being used daily. Provided via email.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No evidence of date marks anywhere. Per operator, pizza sauce in flip top made 48 hours prior, no date mark.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks on food preparation tables. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one line cook, no hair restraint. Operator provided hair net.
Food stored on floor. Observed; 1. On freezer floor, cases of chicken, ground beef, etc. operator relocated to shelves. 2. Can of roasted peppers on the floor. Operator placed on shelf.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observe employee touching raw fish that will be served raw with bare hands. Operator washed hands and put on gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe rice overnight (77F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe rice overnight (77F - Cold Holding). See stop sale
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. I emailed and printed operator correct oyster consumer advisory. Operator posted sign
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.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observe cardboard line shelves with fruit purées,and containers of sugar.
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.