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NIFTY'S SANDWICHES AND SMOOTHIES

145 S ORANGE AVE, Orlando FL 32801 · 407-868-9259

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats15
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5812426
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under rack shelf that holds up personal fridge.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025008861Feb 7, 2025Apr 2, 2025$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Light not functioning. Back storage room Chicken
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top shelf above cook line -Exterior of microwave in back area -Exterior of tea and sauce containers in back by microwave
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Bottom interior of Cooler in back storage room
Basic/22-16-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused equipment in back storage area
Basic/33-31-5
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cooked chicken in container labeled pork. Per operator chicken was made this morning and label was old
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Jan 28, 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
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Pork prepared 1/25 per operator thawing in cooler. No date marking
Intermediate/02C-08-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Air vent above rice cooker
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under triple sink Behind equipment and chest freezer in storage room
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in personal fridge and gaskets in white fridge
Basic/23-03-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Several big equipment items unused in storage room. And microwave on floor in kitchen
Basic/33-31-5
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage, sprouts, 48F-60F cold holding in well. Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put on ice barh for temperature recovery
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of black microwave
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in black cooler at bar -Light shield above cook line -Air vent above rice cooker
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior lid of blue ice cream freezer in lobby
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above cooking equipment
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen torn
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile above cook line
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of pan storage shelf -Interior Microwave above black mini fridge. -Interior of microwave by white fridge. -Top of white fridge -Gaskets in cooler that is not in use. Advised operator that even if cooler is not in use, it must be kept clean not to attract pests. -Outside containers of seasoning
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Gaskets in cooler that is not in use. Advised operator that even if cooler is not in use, it must be kept clean not to attract pests. ( time extended). -Top of white fridge ( time extended) -Outside containers of seasoning ( complied) Time Extended/Return visit Jan 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old ice cream machine in storage room.
Basic/33-31-5/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under rack shelf that holds up personal fridge.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · 1 live roach in storage room in front of chest freezer. Inspector immediately killed. 1 live roach on floor under personal fridge in kitchen. Total 2 live roaches Admin Complaint
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen torn
Basic/36-32-5/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile above cook line
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Edge of floor throughout kitchen. -Floor under cook line heavily soiled. -floor in storage room heavily soiled. -Floor under personal fridge
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Edge of floor throughout kitchen . (Complied) -Floor under cook line heavily soiled. Complied -floor in storage room heavily soiled. -Floor under personal fridge (complied) Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of pan storage shelf -Interior Microwave above black mini fridge. -Interior of microwave by white fridge. -Top of white fridge -Gaskets in cooler that is not in use. Advised operator that even if cooler is not in use, it must be kept clean not to attract pests. -Outside containers of seasoning
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Gaskets in cooler that is not in use. Advised operator that even if cooler is not in use, it must be kept clean not to attract pests. ( time extended). -Top of white fridge ( time extended) -Outside containers of seasoning ( complied) Time Extended
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old ice cream machine in storage room.
Basic/33-31-5/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over vegetables in cooler. Operator moved
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw chicken over onions in fridge in back storage. -Raw beef over vegetables and cook chicken in white fridge. Operator immediately corrected
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under rack shelf that holds up personal fridge.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen torn
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile above cook line
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Edge of floor throughout kitchen. -Floor under cook line heavily soiled. -floor in storage room heavily soiled. -Floor under personal fridge
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of water on floor in dining room. Operator immediately moved
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of pan storage shelf -Interior Microwave above black mini fridge. -Interior of microwave by white fridge. -Top of white fridge -Gaskets in cooler that is not in use. Advised operator that even if cooler is not in use, it must be kept clean not to attract pests. -Outside containers of seasoning
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior shelves and drawers of white fridge
Basic/22-16-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old ice cream machine in storage room.
Basic/33-31-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment
Basic/36-27-5
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Gas can inside closet of storage room.operator immediately removed to outside establishment.
/48-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over several containers of ready to eat items in white fridge cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dishes in storage on shelf under griddle area are soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on printed menu and menu board
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and saucers under griddle area
Basic/24-05-4
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Plates and saucers on soiled shelf under griddlearea
Basic/24-06-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna
Basic/06-09-1
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under triple sink. And in back mop area Floor under white cooler
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of sauce bottles and pitchers on top of microwave in back kitchen Shelf under griddle area Hand sink at front counter has grease and grime in basin
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of both white coolers Interior of front counter cooler
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above cookline
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Or vent and light shield next to it above cook line soiled with dust
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under most equipment in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Cases of bottle water in lobby
Basic/08B-38-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside microwave above little fridge
Basic/22-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked seaweed 53F less than 4 hours per operator due to insufficient ice bath. Advised operator to re-ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling over cook line has dust build up Ceiling Vent over dry dish rack has dust buildup
Basic/36-34-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line. Under cooler on cook line. Under 3 bay sink Under prep table under dry dish rack Under equipment in front counter area.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle on scoop touching sugar
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above 3 bay sink has water damage
Basic/38-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave doors, Exterior of cooler doors under cook line Empty containers under prep table in kitchen
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers on floor in hallway by bathroom
Basic/25-05-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature. Operator placed in cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Slicer and toaster
Basic/33-31-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cook line
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar
Basic/02D-01-5

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.