NINO'S CAFE
1006 EASTER LILLY LANE, Indian River Shores FL 32963
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2024. Operator renewed online. Now showing current.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger patties over raw shrimp in cook line cooler. Manager moved shrimp
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler- Gorgonzola (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding) Manager states items were placed in cooler 1 hour ago. Items were moved to rapid chill
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has old food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink is used as Dump sink evidenced by strainer in sink. Manager moved strainer
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw in walk in cooler
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups next to soda station. Manger began to separate cups.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin Manager added label
Nov 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw in walk in made yesterday morning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 103f. On stove. Manager moved to reheat
Nov 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef patties over raw shrimp. Manager moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cooler- ricotta cheese 61f cold holding.; mozzarella cheese (59F - Cold Holding); ham (55F - Cold Holding) Items were stocked 1 hour ago. Advised to rapid chill items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw in walk in made yesterday morning
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. Pizza cooler ambient 50f
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 103f. On stove. Manager moved to reheat
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In pizza cooler
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 55f. Above the chill line. For approximately 1 hour. Moved to bottom portion of cooler to rapid chill
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink at servers station. Manager removed dump basket
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in tortellini in reach in freezer
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups at servers station. Manager separated
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In desert cooler. Manager added thermometer
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Sports drink in cook line cooler. Manager removed
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato sauce found at 76f. Advised operator to moved to cooler to rapid chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. On pizza slices and Stromboli
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager has form but is not filled out. Form was filled out.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza cook
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server area
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At servers station
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2024. Operator renewed online. Now showing current.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested at 100+ppm. Advised to remake
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, soup in cook line coolers
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line, hood filters
Sep 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of glasses in server area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles broken leading to rear prep area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Advised to move to hot spot on grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line soiled. 2. Hood filters soiled.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Prep table next to dishwasher not fully sealed, advised operator to use portable cutting boards.
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can peeled tomatoes,operator threw away
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ricotta (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding); diced ham (46F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (50F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding); diced ham (46F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (50F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager forgot to record time, did so during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of glasses in server area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles broken leading to rear prep area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Advised to move to hot spot on grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line soiled. 2. Hood filters soiled.
Stored food not covered. Italian sausage in reach in freezer
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Prep table next to dishwasher not fully sealed, advised operator to use portable cutting boards.
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