NIKAI
81801 OVERSEAS HWY, Islamorada FL 33036 · 305-664-4651
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw fish stored over/not properly separated cooked shrimp and pork
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
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Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked eel in reach in cooler.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on food service table
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Due to banner hanging in front of sink. Banner was rolled up and will be relocated.sign was removed before ending the inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. plate in handwashing sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar handwashing sink
Upstairs Exterior door has a gap at the door edge that opens to the outside.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Dumplings stored overnight in reaching cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.dumplings 50-52F in reaching cooler
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler not maintains 41F or below. Technician was called for repairs on unit
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Glass machine-in poor repair. The main kitchen dish machine is used to wash dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster at bar is soiled
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in handwash sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
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.