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NICO'S PIZZA ITALIAN CUISINE

301 CLEMATIS ST, West Palm Beach FL 33401

Last inspected Feb 5, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6019617
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2019003028Jan 16, 2019Feb 7, 2019$400
2--2015018322Mar 24, 2015May 7, 2015$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in bottles not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Sep 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2023
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs above washed mushroom. Operator move raw shelled eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed with hand sink by 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Jul 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at Flip top refrigerator; chicken wings, cooked pasta,feta cheese,heavy cream overnight (49-52F - Cold Holding). 2)shelled eggs over night (70F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observe at front counter garlic butter (71F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less than hour and returned to refrigerator. 2). Observe at Flip top refrigerator; chicken wings, cooked pasta,feta cheese,heavy cream overnight (49-52F - Cold Holding). See stop sale 3) observe at glass refrigerator shelled eggs over night (70F - Cold Holding). See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe at cook line 4. Of the 6 employees without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning

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.