NICKS FAMILY DINER
23911 SORRENTO AVE, Sorrento FL 32776
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided to operator
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from two days prior. Raw Shell Eggs (58F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from two days prior. Raw Shell Eggs (58F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Fryer baskets soiled. Slicer soiled. Soda nozzles Coffee pots at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dish sink.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank in the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup. Operator removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bag with watermelon in white reach in cooler. Operator discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler next to cook line. Reach in cooler interior dish area not working.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner of upright white reach in cooler. Floor at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Case of lemonade. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line. Microwaves in the kitchen at front counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright white reach in cooler exterior Upright white reach in cooler gasket. Exterior white chest freezer in the kitchen Gaskets on white chest freezer in the kitchen. Reach in cooler gaskets to the left of cook line. Stove top heavily soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright white reach in cooler interior. Interior white chestnut freezer in the kitchen. Reach in cooler interior to the left of cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand sink in the kitchen.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at prep area.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter at ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both male and female restrooms.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket at the end of cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white upright freezers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior chest freezers in the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in freezer interior soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins and condiments cups. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour in the kitchen.
Sep 3, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior Grits (64F - Cold Holding); Cooked diced potatoes (49 - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior Grits (64F - Cold Holding); Cooked diced potatoes (49 - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Use to store pans and fryer basket. Operator removed.
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/. Operator removed dishwasher Plans show hand washing sink outside of rest rooms. Hand washing sink is now at the end of cook line.
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. Provided form operator filled out and posted
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Box of to go lids stored on floor. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line torn Reach in cooler in back dry storage area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at the end of cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by 3 compartment sink missing tiles.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of vinegar on floor. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both white upright freezers at the end of cook line In white chest freezers to the left of cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave to the left of cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior all coolers in the kitchen. Exterior all freezer in the kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line
May 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary ammonia test kit
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. - chest freezer door not closed tightly
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
May 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter chips (79F - Cold Holding) Observed at server station. COOKLINE COOLER: - corned beef (48F - Cold Holding); - corned hash (50F - Cold Holding); - cooked potato (47F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to freezer for expedited cooling
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >200ppm). Manager discarded. Manager states establishment uses disinfectant wipes
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at server station storing pot and silverware
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary ammonia test kit
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - microwave door handle
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. - chest freezer door not closed tightly
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -multiple employees
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage gravy 110F, per operator less than 2 hours stored above fill line in hot holding table, operator relocated to flat to grill to rapidly reheat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler stained -fryer baskets have an accumulation of grease and food debris
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwash sink in kitchen, employee cleared
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of degreaser lacking label, operator labeled
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -tops/sides of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -top and sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Urinal not flushing/functioning properly. -plumber arrived during inspection to affect repairs
Mar 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both bathroom doors
Equipment in poor repair. -3 gaskets on reach in cooler soiled and torn
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door has side and bottom gaps
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of equipment on cook line soiled -gaskets soiled throughout kitchen
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -back door
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate18 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -multiple employees
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced ham 58F, cheese 56F. In drawer under grill less than 2 hours per operator. Operator moved to reach in freezer to chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make table -can opener in storeroom -lids in reach in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink in kitchen blocked by garbage can -hand sink in back of kitchen contained dishes
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handsink at rear of kitchen
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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both bathroom doors
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -throughout kitchen
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -table by entrance to kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. -3 gaskets on reach in cooler soiled and torn
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door has side and bottom gaps
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -between and behind equipment on cook line
Food stored on floor. -onions, potatoes, tomatoes in back room
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven handle
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -reach in coolers in kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at any of the handwashing sinks in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of equipment on cook line soiled -gaskets soiled throughout kitchen
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -back door
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. -under griddle
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -back area cluttered with unused equipment
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. - at expediting area, adjacent to three compartment sink. See notes.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -men's and women's bathrooms
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -CO tank next to box soda rack
Clean linens stored on floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor is soiled and has grease buildup behind gas stove, fryers on cook line
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -next to soda dispenser
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - back storage area cluttered with old, unused equipment
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -brown sugar
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.