NICOLAS ITALIAN KITCHEN
4343 S MCCALL RD, Englewood FL 34224 · 941.474.6195
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 3 visits since June 2025
3 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lids over the containers.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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.
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