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NIDIAS LATIN GRILL

14164 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD JR, Dover FL 33527 · 813-754-1505

Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917627
Grade history
FEB 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
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

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2026039385Mar 26, 2026Jul 27, 2026$160

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

May 28, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Environ Health food handler cards expired 1-30-2026
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit May 28, 2026 · No proof provided. Operator stated they have not completed employee training. Admin Complaint
Mar 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired 2-1-2026. Establishment is open and operating, serving food to the public
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pan of cooked onions and tomatoes made on March 14, 2026. Stop sale issued.
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pan of cooked onions and tomatoes, in reach in cooler dated March 14, 2026
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Environ Health food handler cards expired 1-30-2026
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Nov 24, 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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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open containers of milk not dated in reach in cooler
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice house made red and green salsa not dated in reach in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar on floor in storage roomemployee got off of floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
High priority/50-17-3
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of beans, rice, and cases of produce on floor in storage
Basic/08B-38-4
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back storage area
Basic/36-17-5
Light not functioning. In back storage area
Basic/36-62-4
Mar 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 8, 2024 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by smoker blocked with pan
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Employee using tongs to handle raw animal food and then ready-to-eat food without first washing, rinsing and sanitizing tongs. Observed cook handling raw chicken then handled rte chicken on smoker
Basic/08B-22-4/Warning
Food stored outside. Observed large reach in freezer with bags of frozen bacon and shrimp on covered patio outside.
Basic/08B-42-4/Admin Complaint
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nov 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of glass cleaner on shelf by jalapeños in dry storage
High priority/41-10-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 4, 2023 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans in reach in cooler not dated
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 4, 2023 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In reach in cooler where ribs are stored in back
Basic/14-33-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of glass cleaner on shelf by jalapeños in dry storage
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans in reach in cooler not dated
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training certificates through 360 training/Learn to Serve
Intermediate/53B-03-5/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In reach in cooler where ribs are stored in back
Basic/14-33-4/Warning
Aug 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle in sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 31, 2023 · Items still in sink Time Extended

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.