Nick's Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
55
Score
Nick's Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven has accumulation of food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Nick's Cafe trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator unable to renew during inspection due to login issues. Establishment is open and operating and serving food to the public. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over beef in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front counter stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ivanka Chotreva expired 3-8-26. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Back kitchen white refrigerator and freezer closest to 3 compartment sink not working but not in use. Reach in cooler at front prep line not working but not in use. **Warning**
14-11-5
55
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank bag used to store sausage in reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - 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. Emailed to operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air return near hood accumulated with dust and wall in back prep area accumulated with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs and other utensils hanging on wire rack stored in a manner where they could come in contact with operators body or clothing. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Near front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid of shared dumpster.
33-16-4
64
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Fryers soiled Press soiled Hot dog grill soiled Top made for grill soiled Cutting boards soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box oil on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on 1/2 pans on drying rack
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go moved inverted position.
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind grill
36-27-5
67
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Owner cracked raw shell egg touched sub panini bread. Educated washed hands and discarded bread. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in back soiled Fryer bin soiled Cutting boards soiled Grill soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave and oven soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee coffee cup on prep table in front of microwave. Owner moved **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
70
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Back of restaurant near dry storage rack for dishes observed sausage being hung on a broom stick over top a industrial fan. Stop sale of 6lbs
08B-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in bowl in back reach in fridge stored over ready to eat sausage. Manger moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage in back of restaurant hanging on a broom stick over a fan temp was 67F
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Left side of grill Panini press Hot dog roller Grill solid Deli cooler cutting boards soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go above deli cooler not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table beside deli cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Deli reach in cooler. Manger cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
47
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored on cooked foods in reach-in freezer against back wall.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler held over 24 hours not date-marked. Operator date-marked milk during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket on floor in front of employee hand sink located in back of kitchen area. Operator moved bucket from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - 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 touching sugar in container.
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign provided in bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single Serve to-go containers not inverted. B. Sugar stored in single use cookie container. C. Sugar stored in single use Parmesan Cheese container in front counter area.
25-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal phone on to reach in cooler in prep area. Operator moved cell phones to office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
55
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw sausage in reach in freezer (back prep area) Observed rearranged during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -sausage in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting board at front counter -sandwich press at cooks line has accumulation of grease -wall at front counter has accumulations food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -at cooks line Operator replenished during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -white bowls on dish drying rack in back prep area **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at cooks line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone at prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall at three compartment sink
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave in back prep area **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of fryers have accumulation of grease -side of flat top grill have accumulation of grease -sides of sandwich press have accumulation of grease -hood filters have accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at prep table in back prep area has accumulation of dust -wall at cooks line has accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -seasoning containers in back prep area -squeeze bottles at prep table
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nick's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nick's Cafe on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nick's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven has accumulation of food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Nick's Cafe.
How does Nick's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Nick's Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Nick's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nick's Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nick's Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Nick's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nick's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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