NICKS SEAFOOD REST
7585 STATE HWY 20, Basin Bayou FL 32439 · (850)835-2222
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Observed waste water on ground of establishment. Observed employee using a poled faucet in fish room to fill a bucket with a strainer of raw shrimp to strain. Water is draining from bottom of bucket onto floor.Water draining onto unsealed concrete floors and pouring out of the wall on the exterior into a concrete slab overflowing onto the grass.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored on shelf above container of cut cabbage in walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on ceiling of ice bin adjacent to walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave beside upright freezer in kitchen has accumulation of food debris.
Jan 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - fish room does not have a hand wash sink. 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/.
Nov 12, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed waste water on ground of establishment. Observed employee using a poled faucet in fish room to fill a bucket with a strainer of raw shrimp to strain. Water is draining from bottom of bucket onto floor.Water draining onto unsealed concrete floors and pouring out of the wall on the exterior into a concrete slab overflowing onto the grass.
No plan review submitted and approved - fish room does not have a hand wash sink. 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/.
Nov 7, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Observed waste water on ground of establishment. Observed employee using a poled faucet in fish room to fill a bucket with a strainer of raw shrimp to strain. Water is draining from bottom of bucket onto floor.Water draining onto unsealed concrete floors and pouring out of the wall on the exterior into a concrete slab overflowing onto the grass.
Operator unable to provide documentation for source of fish. Fish legally caught by an approved Retail Saltwater Products license. Will need to make invoices available for each type of fish used in the restaurant.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - fish room does not have a hand wash sink. 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/.
Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Fish/crab bait stored with food in upright freezer in fish room.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in freezer floor is wood and in disrepair.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ware way area.
Observed multiple Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in upright freezer in fish room.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors not sealed in fish room and walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance on wall in ware wash area.
Water draining from faucet through bottom of bin onto floor surface in fish room.
Mar 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed multiple medicines stored on top of microwave in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in walk-in cooler.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and drinking cup stored on prep table beside food handler actively prepping lettuce.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed walk-in freezer floor with accumulation of trash.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom shelf of upright cooler with accumulation of food/liquid residue. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored in reach in cooler above house made Cole slaw.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
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.