NIKKI TATUM BISTRO
4343 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305-532-1600
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patty above raw salmon inside reach in cooler. Employee inverted them.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm, the machine was calibrated to 50 ppm.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dish ware was not sanitized as evidence of chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Person in charge calibrated the machine immediately to 50 ppm and rewashed the dishes.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed commercially vaccumed packaged salmon and mahi mahi fillets already thawed inside the sealed bags. Food was discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese at 48 F left at expo for less than 4 hours. Person in charge sent it to the cooler immediately.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed disposable cup with no handle used to scoop powder sugar. Cup was discarded.
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. Observed commercially vaccumed packaged salmon and mahi mahi fillets already thawed inside the sealed bags. Food was discarded.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy accumulation of ice buildup up inside reach in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counters. Employee moved them to sanitizer solution.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee was washing hands inside prep sink. Employee was coached and washed his hands inside the hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some mold like substance inside ice machine. Employee started cleaning the machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between pieces of the reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirty shelving underneath prep table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his cell phone and started working with food without washing his hands. Employee washed his hands after being couched.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired term kits ( quat and chlorine).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty sanitizer bucket inside one of the hand sink. Employee moved it.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product ( degreaser as per employee ) inside spray bottle with no label. Employee labeled the bottle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive ice build up inside reach in freezer used to store ice cream.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons and utensils inside standing water.
Interior of oven/microwave/ hot box has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food debris inside hot box cabinet.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the bar hand sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable cups and containers boxes on the floor.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage for chemicals and disposable utensils is disorganized.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken breast thawing at room temperature. Employee placed them under cold running water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel left on prep table. Employee moved it to the sanitizing solution.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patty above raw salmon inside reach in cooler. Employee inverted them.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed breakfast potatoes left next to the flat top for approximately 40 minutes. Employee sent it to reach in cooler.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed expired chlorine test kit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer container inside one of the hand sink. Employee moved it out.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical product without label. As per employee chlorine sanitizer. Employee labeled the spray bottle.
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered container with French fries inside reach in freezer.
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets in poor repair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive accumulation of ice buildup up inside reach in freezers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label. Employee labeled the container.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork stored inside a carry out plastic market bag. Chef replaced the bag immediately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed fresh garlic in oil at 72 F leaf above the counter for approximately 2 hrs. Employee placed the garlic oil inside ice bath to cold down the temperature.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test expired 2022.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing certificates for James and Jefferson working in the establishment for more than 2 months.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler 4 with gaskets in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some cracked tiles by the Warewashing area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. chef discarded the broken food container.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food inside plastic container not identified by the common name. As per chef, the product is seasoning salt. Employee labeled the food container.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed cooked chicken breast stored under hamburger patties ( not all commercially packaged). Employee changed it immediately.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed chest reach in freezer gaskets in disrepair.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked food container. Employee discarded it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some mold like substance on reach in freezer gaskets.
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.