Nick's Deli

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Inspections

1. Oct 8, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found

   No violations cited.

2. Oct 6, 2026 Routine · 4 priority, 8 priority foundation, 7 core
   • Serious Priority

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw fish observed over ready-to-eat foods in the prep cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority

     GLOVES, USE LIMITATION - SINGLE-USE GLOVES

     Single-use gloves are not discarded between handling raw chicken and touching other equipment and food packages.

     Correction: Single-use gloves shall be discarded between tasks such as working with ready-to-eat foods or raw animal foods, when they become damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. Discard potentially contaminated food items.

     Code 3-304.15 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Diced tomatoes in the deli display case are cold held at 45°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Diced tomatoes were discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SANITIZED BEFORE USE AFTER CLEANING

     Utensils used for raw chicken are not sanitized after cleaning.

     Correction: Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment before contact with food.

     Code 4-702.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - SANITIZATION

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is unable to demonstrate knowledge of proper sanitization methods for utensils and food contact surfaces.

     Correction: The person in charge shall obtain training or training materials in the areas of sanitization so they are able to demonstrate knowledge and train employees.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (11)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THAWING

     Raw fish observed thawing in the handwash sink.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

     Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish observed to be thawed in the prep-cooler while still in the unopened reduced oxygen package.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Cooked chicken, cut tomatoes and other ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety foods observed to have no date-marks.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SINK COMPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS - IMMERSION

     The warewashing sink compartments are incapable of allowing immersion of the largest equipment or utensil.

     Correction: Provide sink compartments that can accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils.

     Code 4-301.12 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Handwashing sink or automatic handwashing facility observed to be used to store raw fish.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HANDWASHING CLEANSER AVAILABILITY

     Soap not available at food employee handwashing sink in kitchen.

     Correction: Provide hand soap at handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at bathroom employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     A container of breading was on the floor in the walk-in-cooler used for dry storage.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED - MISCELLANEOUS CONTAMINATION

     1. A container of breading was observed in the walk-in cooler used for dry storage with a pest glue trap stored on top it. 2. Single-service items observed in the basement which is not approved for food or equipment storage.

     Correction: Discard food item.

     Code 3-307.11

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT - CLEANING FREQUENCY - CLEANED BEFORE AND AFTER USE

     The 3 compartment sinks were observed with raw meat debris and splatter and are not cleaned before use.

     Correction: Clean warewashing machine, compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods, or laundering wiping cloths; drainboards or other equipment before using.

     Code 4-501.14 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of deli case door tracks and equipment handles are soiled with an accumulation of food debris and food splatter.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The 3 compartment sink is leaking and is not maintained in good repair.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

     Rodent droppings observed in the back storage area, in a container of food, on shelving where equipment is stored, on the floor, and in a container holding utensils.

     Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

     Code 6-501.111 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CONTROLLING PESTS - HARBORAGE CONDITIONS

     Back room and basement contains unnecessary items which provide harborage conditions for insects and rodents.

     Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from this area to minimize harborage for pests.

     Code 6-501.111 (D)

3. Jul 8, 2026 Pre-inspection Follow Up · 2 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Walk-in freezer condenser unit has parts detached and is not maintained in good repair. Walk-in freezer threshold is not smooth and easily cleanable

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise. Action Taken: Walk-in freezer will not be used. If this changes, repairs must be made.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     DRYING MOPS

     Mop hangers needed to allow for air drying.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

     Code 6-501.16

4. Jun 11, 2026 Pre-inspection · 6 core
   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Walk-in freezer condenser unit has parts detached and is not maintained in good repair. Walk-in freezer threshold is not smooth and easily cleanable

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     -Prep coolers and tables in kitchen observed to be soiled. -Soda line area observed to be soiled.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     -Grout missing around floor tiles in front of kitchen prep sink. -Floor tiles in disrepair around ice machine. -Ceiling tiles broken/missing above walk-in cooler/freezer.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

   • Not serious Core

     CONTROLLING PESTS - INSPECTING PREMISE

     Rodent droppings observed in the rear prep area.

     Correction: Routinely inspect facilities for insects and rodents. Clean and maintain food establishment.

     Code 6-501.111 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER

     Accumulation of unnecessary equipment in rear kitchen area.

     Correction: Items that are unnecessary to the operation of the food establishment shall be removed from the premise.

     Code 6-501.114

   • Not serious Core

     DRYING MOPS

     Mop hangers needed to allow for air drying.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

     Code 6-501.16