NIKOS NEW YORK DINER
13824 US HWY 19, Hudson FL 34667 · 8137241490
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies, in the prep area in the kitchen. The operator killed the flies and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022017892 | Mar 31, 2022 | May 25, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 32 oz of strawberries.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A plastic container filled with water in the hand washing sink in the kitchen. The operator moved the container.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 bottles at the front counter not labeled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the cook line area in the kitchen soiled with grease and food debris.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The sides of the fryer basket machine and the pipes on its right side were soiled with grease. The hood filters are also soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
The black vents soiled with mold-like substance and dust in the dining area.
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies, in the prep area in the kitchen. The operator killed the flies and sanitized the area.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. raw shell eggs over produce in the walk in cooler. The operator moved the raw shell eggs.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. The manager showed up mid way during the inspection.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. 2 bottles at the front counter not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The employee moved the drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the prep table. The operator moved the cell phone.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1 cracked container. The operator discarded the cracked container.
Interior of the microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The side of the cooking equipment is soiled with grease and the hood filters soiled with grease above the fryer basket equipment.
Stored food not covered. A container of cut melon in the walk in cooler not covered. The operator covered the container.
Apr 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in the walk in cooler outside.
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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener is soiled with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. The operator states it is broken.
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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-103. The operator filled out the form.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided the operator with the DBPR Form HR 5022-090. The operator started to fill out the form.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 Bottles by the front counter and 1 by the dishwashing area not labeled. The operator labeled the bottles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1 beverage on the prep table in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. A cell phone on the prep table. The operator moved the cell phone.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees in the kitchen engaging in food with no beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee in the kitchen engaging in food prep with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several plastic cups wet nesting at the front counter.
Food stored on floor. There is 1 box of frying oil in dry storage and 2 boxes on the floor by the cook line.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employees are storing personal items such as book bags, purses, and jackets in the dry storage closet next to dry storage items.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Several knives at the front counter.
Stored food not covered. The items are in both walk-in coolers. Pork in the walk-in coolers inside and chicken in the walk-in cooler outside. The operator covered the pork in the walk-in coolers inside.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with a mold-like substance or slime was observed in the reach-in cabinets at the front counter.
Around two vents in the dining area, there is an accumulation of dust and mold-like substance.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed rust on it.
Food stored on the floor: Two boxes of clear liquid shortening were observed on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator removed the boxes off the floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1 container in the dry storage closet has an old label on it.
The floor is soiled and has an accumulation of debris. Under the fryer bucket table in the kitchen, there is a slime-like mixture of liquid and residue.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the right of the soda machine in wait station area. Employee discarded milk.
Sep 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification for Dennis W. No proof of food manager for establishment.
Aug 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification for Dennis W. No proof of food manager for establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vent above bun toaster and above handwash sink off cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease, dust, and food debris.
Aug 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 grouper thawed in walk-in cooler at 38F not removed from commercially sealed packaging indicating on label that the item needs to be removed from packaging before thawing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed American Sliced Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese Blend (46F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Milk (46F - Cold Holding); Roast Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Pulled Pork (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (47F - Ambient Air Temperature); Whipped Butter (45F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Chili (47F - Cold Holding) and Raw Bacon (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 2:30 PM. Employee stated the cooler was last checked at 9 AM and was at 40F but temperatures have not been taken again.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American Sliced Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese Blend (46F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Milk (46F - Cold Holding); Roast Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Pulled Pork (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (47F - Ambient Air Temperature); Whipped Butter (45F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Chili (47F - Cold Holding) and Raw Bacon (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 2:30 PM. Employee stated the cooler was last checked at 9 AM and was at 40F but temperatures have not been taken again. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification for Dennis W. No proof of food manager for establishment.
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 grouper thawed in walk-in cooler at 38F not removed from commercially sealed packaging indicating on label that the item needs to be removed from packaging before thawing. See stop sale.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vent above bun toaster and above handwash sink off cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease, dust, and food debris.
Aug 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 grouper thawed in walk-in cooler at 38F not removed from commercially sealed packaging indicating on label that the item needs to be removed from packaging before thawing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed American Sliced Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese Blend (46F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Milk (46F - Cold Holding); Roast Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Pulled Pork (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (47F - Ambient Air Temperature); Whipped Butter (45F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Chili (47F - Cold Holding) and Raw Bacon (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 2:30 PM. Employee stated the cooler was last checked at 9 AM and was at 40F but temperatures have not been taken again.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American Sliced Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese Blend (46F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Milk (46F - Cold Holding); Roast Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Pulled Pork (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (47F - Ambient Air Temperature); Whipped Butter (45F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Chili (47F - Cold Holding) and Raw Bacon (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 2:30 PM. Employee stated the cooler was last checked at 9 AM and was at 40F but temperatures have not been taken again. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification for Dennis W. No proof of food manager for establishment.
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 grouper thawed in walk-in cooler at 38F not removed from commercially sealed packaging indicating on label that the item needs to be removed from packaging before thawing. See stop sale.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vent above bun toaster and above handwash sink off cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease, dust, and food debris.
Jul 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold-like substance in whipped butter and inside of container in walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 grouper thawed in walk-in cooler at 38F not removed from commercially sealed packaging indicating on label that the item needs to be removed from packaging before thawing.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed American Sliced Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese Blend (46F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Milk (46F - Cold Holding); Roast Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Pulled Pork (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (47F - Ambient Air Temperature); Whipped Butter (45F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Chili (47F - Cold Holding) and Raw Bacon (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 2:30 PM. Employee stated the cooler was last checked at 9 AM and was at 40F but temperatures have not been taken again.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American Sliced Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese Blend (46F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Milk (46F - Cold Holding); Roast Beef (47F - Cold Holding); Pulled Pork (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (47F - Ambient Air Temperature); Whipped Butter (45F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Chili (47F - Cold Holding) and Raw Bacon (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler at 2:30 PM. Employee stated the cooler was last checked at 9 AM and was at 40F but temperatures have not been taken again. See stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification for Dennis W. No proof of food manager for establishment.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer in establishment. Establishment had incorrect bleach at time of inspection. Employee went and got approved sanitizer by the end of the inspection.
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 grouper thawed in walk-in cooler at 38F not removed from commercially sealed packaging indicating on label that the item needs to be removed from packaging before thawing. See stop sale.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vent above bun toaster and above handwash sink off cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease, dust, and food debris.
Apr 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager for establishment.
Feb 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef burgers stored over fully cooked chicken in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accusation of food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager for establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium sanitizer
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen
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.