NESTICOS
3042 W SAND LAKE RD UNIT B, Orlando FL 32819 · 7865801375
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -counter cut tomatoes 52f,cheese 47f to 50f less than 4 hours
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $4,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018024018 | Mar 13, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 | $1,800 |
| 4--2018012746 | Jan 23, 2018 | Jul 30, 2018 | $2,200 |
| 4--2017033848 | May 31, 2017 | Dec 12, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quatt test kit
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee that was hired less than 60 days, employee read and filled out employee agreement form with manager
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, first reach in freezer on the left side of back kitchen area
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers in back of kitchen
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers on floor by front counter
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Wiping cloth on cooks line, operator discarded
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute interior soiled in self service soda station Soda nozzles interior soiled in self service soda station Behind of flat top soiled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in freezers soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.underneath all equipment on cooks line
Light not functioning. 2 lights not working in front counter, cash register area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of oven in between fryer and oven
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. In both reach in coolers in the back area of the cooks line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line
Jun 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sushi bar and grill removed from front counter
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair Gaskets in all reach in coolers and reach in freezer torn
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface inreach in coolers in kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Apr 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sushi bar and grill removed from front counter
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling tile missing over reach in freezer
Equipment in poor repair Gaskets in all reach in coolers and reach in freezer torn
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled Bottom of roc and reach in freezer debris
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface inreach in coolers in kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 28 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority10 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Kitchen employee touched clean dishes after touching dirty dishes
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over steak/pork out of original container
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours per operator. Operator placed in freezer for temperature recovery corn arepas (60F - Cold Holding 30 minutes later 49F); sour cream (70F - Cold Holding after 30 minutes 60F); cheese (50F - Cold Holding) cheese (57F - Cold Holding ) ** cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning**
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening in reach in cooler.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Press soiled at front counter Tomato slicer soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by three compartment sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Sushi bar and grill removed from front counter
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in reach in freezer and reach in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter
Ceiling tile missing over reach in freezer
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items in kitchen.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation kitchen employee
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Equipment in poor repair Gaskets in all reach in coolers and reach in freezer torn
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled Bottom of roc and reach in freezer debris
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface inreach in coolers in kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sliced tomatoes 52° - mozzarella 52° -Less than 4 hours per operator. Operator placed in freezer for quick cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board in prep area - ice chute at drink station - drink station nozzles
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink blocked with mop bucket
Ceiling tile missing. - missing 2 ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drink on prep table
Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets on reach in coolers
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors under all equipment in the kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on front line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in coolers in kitchen
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - reach in coolers in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - kitchen walls
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Raw animal food stored chicken over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -counter cut tomatoes 52f,cheese 47f to 50f less than 4 hours
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser in dining room
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -new hires
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on 2 reach in coolers
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door by bathroom
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -over prep table
Single-service articles improperly stored. -box bags stored on floor at front counter
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under grill and fryers
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw steak stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler, operator reorganized reach-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda nozzles and ice chute at self-service beverage station have an accumulation of grease and food debris -microwave in front counter area has a light accumulation of food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to triple sink used to store dish detergent, operator relocated
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles with apparent water damage over hallway leading to restrooms, operator has contacted the landlord regarding repairs
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pots and pans on shelf above triple sink, operator inverted
Equipment in poor repair. -plastic handles missing on multiple "M3" reach-in cooler doors, operator states parts have been ordered
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jug stored on floor next to flat top grill, operator relocated
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above stainless steel prep table has an accumulation of grease and food debris -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
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.