Niko's Grill House
614 Athens St, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218681
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 28 follow-up), 2 intermediate, 1 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitJul 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
In drawer cooler under flat top grill- raw chicken skewers above raw hamburger patties and raw sausage links
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
In kitchen or dish room
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice machine in front room
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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.