Nikki Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
74
Score
Nikki Pizza, located at 4360 NW 7th Street in Miami, FL, had a moderate-risk inspection on January 22, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection resulted in one critical and three minor violations, including issues with soil residue in a reach-in freezer, uncovered stored food, and rust on walk-in cooler shelves. Across eight scored inspections, Nikki Pizza has historically maintained a mostly medium-risk rating.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steaks stored over cooked chorizo and bacon in walk in cooler gaskets soiled. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Reach-in frezzer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream containers stored in chest freezer not covered, located at front counter.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles, throughout the restaurant areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: Floor tiles missing in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles, throughout the restaurant areas. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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/. Observed food manager certification expired, Luis Pena, 06/302020.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located near the three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in standing water at 65 F. During the inspection employee discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at employee bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors standing reach in freezer interior soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked ground beef stored at reach in cooler no cover.
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles, throughout the restaurant areas.
36-17-5
58
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
58
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler ambient temperature of 56F. The following TCS foods stored inside : cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (59F - Cold Holding); chorizo (50F - Cold Holding); ham and cheese sandwiches (47F - Cold Holding); cut watermelon (46F - Cold Holding); chicken raw (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); provolone (48F - Cold Holding); garlic oil (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all food was stored inside more than 4 hours prior to inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler ambient temperature of 56F. The following TCS foods stored inside : cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (59F - Cold Holding); chorizo (50F - Cold Holding); ham and cheese sandwiches (47F - Cold Holding); cut watermelon (46F - Cold Holding); chicken raw (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); provolone (48F - Cold Holding); garlic oil (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all food was stored inside more than 4 hours prior to inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Observed associate with no proof of training. Beatriz Gonzalez, more than 2 months working. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Beatriz Gonzalez with no proof of training or signed agreement report, working at location more than 2 months. Inspector provided operator form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed No soap at handwash sinks throughout kitchen area, manager brought soap from bathroom into kitchen. Observed no soap in bathroom. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Inspector provided form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit in establishment. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at double sink in back storage area. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - 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. Observed in reach in cooler ambient temperature of 56F. The following TCS foods stored inside : cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (59F - Cold Holding); chorizo (50F - Cold Holding); ham and cheese sandwiches (47F - Cold Holding); cut watermelon (46F - Cold Holding); chicken raw (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); provolone (48F - Cold Holding); garlic oil (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all food was stored inside more than 4 hours prior to inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind coffee machine. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in coffee bar area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system above pizza stove soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of frozen Mamey with no cover. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in multiple walk in and reach in coolers throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths in establishment on tables and not in solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar with no label in dry storage area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor tiles in kitchen and dry storage area in disrepair. **Warning**
36-10-4
23
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled, operator moved to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed can opener blade soiled, operator removed to be cleaned. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Observed can opener blade soiled **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed two employees at time of inspection without any food handlers training. Yamilin and Claudia. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Operator provided employee training for Edeleidys A. Operator could not provide for the other two employees Yamilin and Claudia. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: At time of callback inspection no proof of employee training provided. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Discussed and provided t(e form to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Discussed and provided the form to the operator. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: At time of callback inspection no proof employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wood being used as shelf in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Observed wood being used as shelf in dry storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Observed wood being used as shelf in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
14-25-5
70
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw frozen fish stored over bottled juices inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated the fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored on top of sugarcane. Operator relocated the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on personal cellphone while wearing gloves, did not wash hands or change gloves after using cellphone. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ricotta (59F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (59F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (47F - Cold Holding); sandwiches (47F - Cold Holding) cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding, as per operator was made last night) cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); as per operator, stored inside the walk in cooler overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ricotta (59F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (59F - Cold Holding); rice pudding (47F - Cold Holding); sandwiches (47F - Cold Holding) cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding, as per operator was made last night) cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); as per operator, stored inside the walk in cooler overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Discussed with operator and provided handout. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled, operator moved to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice tray stored inside hand washing sink next to coffee station window. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in preparation area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed two employees at time of inspection without any food handlers training. Yamilin and Claudia. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Discussed and provided t(e form to the operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink and in preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside of the walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - 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. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 51F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wood being used as shelf in dry storage area. **Warning**
14-25-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crate with onions stored on floor inside of walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between shelf and pizza boxes on top of pizza preparation area. Operator moved knife to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand wash sink in preparation area and hand wash sink near coffee station. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside of walk in cooler with rust **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of food preparation area. **Warning**
21-12-4
13
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry storage area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 51F. Observed 2 door reach in cooler ambient temperature at 50F located by the walk in cooler. Observed cook line reach in cooler ambient temperature at 53F. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 53F. Observed 2 door reach in cooler ambient temperature at 40F located by the walk in cooler. Observed cook line reach in cooler ambient temperature at 40F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
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