Nikos New York Diner

13824 US Hwy 19, Hudson, FL 34667 · Permanent Food Service · License 6113687

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 64 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 2, 2026 (5 days ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 2 complaint inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic (2 repeats)
-16
Complaint after follow-up on Nov 2
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score64

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Sep22026

Complaint inspection

8 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitNov 2, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
- 1 Intermediate
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  Lisa D. does not have a Food Manager Certification and is the only food manager for the establishment.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 2, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator moved the raw shell eggs.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  2 bottles at the front counter. The operator labeled the bottles.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
  Lisa D.
Basic5
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  One box of frying oil was stored on the floor in the dry storage area of the kitchen. Raw shell eggs and a box of corned beef hash were stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler outside.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  At the front counter. Standing water temperature 80°F.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  The door frame on the pie/cake display door rim is soiled with mold-like substance. The pipes on the right side of the cook line and the outlet on the wall is soiled with grease. The right side of the hood filters are soiled. The vents connected to the hood system is soiled with dust.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  Several cups wet nesting at the front counter.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  The floor under the soda boxes in the dining area is soiled. The floor behind cook line is soiled.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul72026B87Complaint inspection7 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitJul 7, 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.
7 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Food with mold-like growth.
  See stop sale. 32 oz of strawberries.
Intermediate2
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  A plastic container filled with water in the hand washing sink in the kitchen. The operator moved the container.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  3 bottles at the front counter not labeled.
Basic4
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  The sides of the fryer basket machine and the pipes on its right side were soiled with grease. The hood filters are also soiled with grease.
  Repeat violation
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: The black vents soiled with mold-like substance and dust in the dining area.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Under the cook line area in the kitchen soiled with grease and food debris.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.