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CHEF NINA AND CO

1146 W STATE RD 436, Altamonte Springs FL 32714 · 407-234-5787

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS6905584
Grade history
JAN 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cooks line with sheet pan and hand sink at entrance to kitchen sanitizer bucket filled with water. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area right before entrance to cooks line. Operator refilled paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooks line
Basic/14-74-7/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Storage closet. By prep station.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Plumbing system in disrepair. No cold water at hand sink by prep table and entrance to cooks line.
Basic/29-08-4/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Refrigerator on cooks line
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage closet by main employee bathroom back of the house.
Basic/33-34-4/Return visit Jul 31, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
Jul 30, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent dropping on the side of clean equipment in prep area. 5 rodent droppings underneath cabinet by prep area table. 10 rodent droppings by catering storage area 3 rodent droppings on top of catering area storage decoration area 5 rodent droppings inside ac storage closet next to kitchen 4 rodent droppings in hot water heater storage closet. 6 rodent droppings at wall by walk in cooler 1 rodent dropping on top of washer and dryer 4 rodent droppings on the wall by washer and dryer. 40 =total rodent droppings.
High priority/35A-04-4/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cooks line with sheet pan and hand sink at entrance to kitchen sanitizer bucket filled with water. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area right before entrance to cooks line. Operator refilled paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooks line
Basic/14-74-7
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Storage closet. By prep station.
Basic/36-17-5
Plumbing system in disrepair. No cold water at hand sink by prep table and entrance to cooks line.
Basic/29-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Refrigerator on cooks line
Basic/22-16-4
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage closet by main employee bathroom back of the house.
Basic/33-34-4
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk flour.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -no chlorine strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -neither restroom door tight fitting when allowing to close.
Basic/32-04-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.