Nico Restaurant

November 21, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings2
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Per PIC fruits and vegetables gets washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Facility observed without space to add a prepsink. PIC to provide plumber report and request a variance and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily scored. Resurface/ replace.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE food . Discontinue (COS)
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Cooling (P)critical

Inspector note: Cut romaine 56F stored in the open case cold unit. Per staff cut romaine was in the unit for less than 20 minutes. Romaine was removed and placed in the upright cold unit for cooling. Cooling procedures rewiewed with staff at the time of inspection. (COS)
code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide and keep accessible
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority & Priority Foundation noted on the inspection report . CFPM to train staff on violation noted on the inspection report
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide shelltags .Provide and keep record for 90 days.
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple containers of prep foods stored in various refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prepped less than 24 hours. Provide made/discard date before storing
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar dishwasher observed not dispensing sanitizer. Repair to dispense
code 590.004/4-204.117-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide test strips for the bar / kitchen dishwasher and 3 bay sink . Provide and maintain accessible. Inspector test strips was used to record sanitzer concentration
code 590.004/4-501.116-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior of bar diswasher observed soiled chest freezer downtairs observed with heavy ice build up interior of multiple 2door cold unit observed heavily soiled with dirty build up and soiled gasket.Clean and sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar handsink observed without hand soap. Provide (correctedon site)
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Kitchen hand sink observed without paper towel.Provide (COS)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a CFPM certificate. Post current CFPM
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple squeeze bottles and condiments container observed without labels. Provide lables when removed from orignal containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Observed staff cutting raw mushroom without washing prior. Staff to wash all vegetables and produce prior to cutting. Staff was advised to wash the raw mushroom before proceeding (COS)
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)

Inspector note: Both bar/kitchen dishwasher observed without date plate operation. Provide and maintain visible
code 590.004/4-204.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Multiple gaskets for refigerators and freezers are damaged throughout the establishment; repair or replace.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Kitchen handsink hot water faucet observed not operating. Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: PIC to post current Allergen Awareness Certificate
code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on November 20, 2025: 2 findings recurred. 19 previous findings did not recur.

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