Nikko Japanese Restaurant

827 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead, FL 33030 · Permanent Food Service · License 2325950

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 61 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 14, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority, repeat · no follow-up needed · 19 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 14 routine inspection
2 high priority (no follow-up needed, 2 repeats), 5 intermediate (2 repeats), 13 basic (10 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-39
Safety score61

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Jul142026

Routine inspection

20 violations found

First visitJul 14, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
20 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 5 Intermediate
- 13 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed eggs stored above butter at reach in cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  Observed shopping bags used as food storage in chest frezer. Coach operator
  Repeat violation
Intermediate5
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed food and dish shelves soiled.
  Repeat violation
  Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  Observed on dry food and dish racks.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times. Coach operator.
  Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen used to stored blue oven gloves. Coach operator.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.
  Observed raid roach spray stored next to the mop sink.
Basic13
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Observed in most reach in coolers.
  Repeat violation
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  Repeat violation
  Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  Coach operator.
  Repeat violation
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  Coach operator.
  Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  Observed on counter and on oven door.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed in multiple coolers in the kitchen.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  Observed microwave and oven handles soiled.
- Code 25, Single-service items: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
  Observed ice cream containers reused for food storage in freezer.
  Repeat violation
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility not clean.
  Observed urinalysis and toilet with stains on men's and women's restroom.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  Observed throughout kitchen.
  Repeat violation
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Observed behind most equipments kitchen. And also observed at ware-washing area.
  Repeat violation
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Observed behind and under most equipment in kitchen.
  Repeat violation
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.