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NICOLAS ITALIAN KITCHEN

4343 S MCCALL RD, Englewood FL 34224 · 941.474.6195

Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 3 visits since June 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1801048
Grade history
JUN 25
OCT 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed an ice bucket stored near the handwashing sink behind the bar exposed to splash. The operator properly stored the ice bucket.
Basic/24-27-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles used for salt and sugar not stored above the foods. The operator properly stored the scoops.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lids over the containers.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board at Make Table. Operator placed the wiping cloth in the sanitizer container.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 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. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip due to the sanitizer not primed. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple utensils not inverted at dish shelf. Operator inverted the utensils.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour at prep area. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.