Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta

Last inspected:

157 N Us Hwy 1, Tequesta, FL 33469
Overview

Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta has been cited repeatedly for high-priority violations related to employee health and handwashing practices across 18 inspections since January 2022, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Management awareness violations appeared in 6 of the last 7 routine inspections, and employee health reporting violations were documented in 5 consecutive inspections between March 2024 and August 2025. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on August 22, 2025 identified 18 violations including five high-priority findings for management awareness, food contact surfaces, proper hand and arm washing, handwashing procedures, and employee health reporting, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
58Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 3.2 violations / inspection 3.2 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025070068 $400.00 Aug 22, 2025 Fort Lauderdale

Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By rear door.

Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta last inspected?
Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 22, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta?
The most frequently cited violations at Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta had?
Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta find?
Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta was most recently inspected on August 22, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta ever been shut down?
No, Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
Has Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta been fined?
Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Nimo Coastal Mediterranean in Tequesta operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Tequesta Steakhouse (2015).

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