NIKKI'S GREEK CAFE
6584 SUPERIOR AVE, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941-388-7174
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 10 visits since September 2023
JAN 25
FEB 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/1/2023.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1924 SOUTH OSPREY AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license 12/1/25, please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in dry storage on rack, cold holding raw breaded fish 65F. Fish was recently prepared. Employee relocated to walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers and nuts on floor in dry storage.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed an employee make bare hand contact with ready to eat pita bread. Educated the employee on proper food handling procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink with a splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator was printed and posted a consumer advisory.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed stuffed grape leaves prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date marked.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use scoops stored in 93F standing water on the cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the restroom.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic to go containers stored on the floor in the kitchen.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1924 SOUTH OSPREY AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher washing pots and dipping into solution for less than 30 seconds.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger over soup bases on top shel in walk in cooler.Employee relocated hamburgers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink next to triple sink. Operator replaced.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not secured outside rear door.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked hotel pans on storage rack wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor in dry storage.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed ill flour and panko crumbs not labeled.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1924 SOUTH OSPREY AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish 60F, and butter 68F in dry storage. Chef moved fish and butter to reach in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container in bulk salt container. Chef removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacks of hotel pans wet nesting on storage shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1924 SOUTH OSPREY AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Employee corrected during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottles under 2 hand sinks not labeled. Bottles properly labeled during inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Chef placed behind chain.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed stored hotel pans on shelving wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed tongs on oven door on cook line. Cook removed.
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 in sugar container. Chef corrected by removing.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed fish in bucket of water under sink. Chef removed.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on walk in cooler fan cover. Dust removed during inspection.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw pasta in the upright reach in coolers in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw pasta.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw lobster in the reach in cooler in the center of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal pan inside the handwashing sink in the kitchen. The operator removed the metal pan.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for the dishmachine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelets.
Silverware and dishware dried with a towel/cloth.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1924 SOUTH OSPREY AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on hose under hand wash sink near dishwashing machine.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.Observed soap dispenser not working by hand wash sink next to dishwashing machine. Employee corrected by replacing batteries.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed bottle on cart by dishwashing machine unlabeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli container used as scoop in rice bin in dry storage. Chef removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal hotel pans on storage shelf wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Open dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed shrimp defrosting in standing water. Chef turned on water.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/1/2023.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cook lasagna in the reach in cooler in the center of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 12/2021.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed marinara sauce and bolognese sauce prepared on site with no date mark. The operator placed a date mark on the date the items were prepared.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator engaged in food preparation wearing a watch and bracelets. The operator removed the jewelry.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1924 SOUTH OSPREY AVE, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 Dishwashing Machine chlorine at 0ppm. Service was called and corrected to 100 ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket at 400 ppm quaternary.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed tools in Hand wash sink by triple sink. Manager removed.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles by triple sink. Manager labeled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed hotel pans on storage rack stacked and wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in Walkin Freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered.Observed flour and breadcrumbs bins in dry storage without covering on rear half of bins. Manager covered with sheet pans.
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