THE NEST
200 EAGLE RIDGE DR, Davenport FL 33837
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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MAY 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Observed: Live, small flying insects found. One fly in bar area around washed produce. Priority: High Priority
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026006937 | Nov 25, 2025 | Mar 3, 2026 | $160 |
| 3--2024018190 | Jan 12, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Various items in freezer and coolers.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 110F. Advised cook to turn heat up on grill to reach 135F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on grill cold hold unit soiled with mold like substance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. dish machine spray station.
Jul 7, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has changed ownership, application has been submitted. Establishment is open and operating verified new ownership. Priority: High Priority
Observed: 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. Per previous plans dump sink at bar used as handwashing sink and handwash sink at bar removed. One, two door reach in freezer, and one, two door reach in cooler located in adjacent golf cart storage building with open ceiling (not smooth and easily cleanable open rafters). Single service cups utensils, and to go containers located in this building as well. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Dishmachine present but three compartment sink too small for largest piece of equipment/ utensils Priority: Intermediate
May 15, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine not sanitizing. Bar dish machine not sanitizing. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has changed ownership, application has been submitted. Establishment is open and operating verified new ownership. Priority: High Priority
Observed: 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. Per previous plans dump sink at bar used as handwashing sink and handwash sink at bar removed. One, two door reach in freezer, and one, two door reach in cooler located in adjacent golf cart storage building with open ceiling (not smooth and easily cleanable open rafters). Single service cups utensils, and to go containers located in this building as well. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Dishmachine present but three compartment sink too small for largest piece of equipment/ utensils Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back door Priority: Basic
Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fryer oil stored Priority: Basic
May 7, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine not sanitizing. Bar dish machine not sanitizing. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has changed ownership, application has been submitted. Establishment is open and operating verified new ownership. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Live, small flying insects found. One fly in bar area around washed produce. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 salmon thawed and not removed from packing. Priority: High Priority
Observed: 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. Per previous plans dump sink at bar used as handwashing sink and handwash sink at bar removed. One, two door reach in freezer, and one, two door reach in cooler located in adjacent golf cart storage building with open ceiling (not smooth and easily cleanable open rafters). Single service cups utensils, and to go containers located in this building as well. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Dishmachine present but three compartment sink too small for largest piece of equipment/ utensils Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. 5 salmon thawed and not removed from packing. Priority: Basic
Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By back door Priority: Basic
Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fryer oil stored Priority: Basic
Jan 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ice machine added in golf cart storage room. Closest hand sink in kitchen Reaching cooler and freezer added in unenclosed golf storage room Single service and food items are stored in unenclosed area No smooth and easily clean the walls or ceiling Dry food storage present as well. 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/.
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.
Nov 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority11 Intermediate1 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed frozen top pack of salmon in reach in freezer with no labels.
Operator is not properly tracking the number of days time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method was maintained frozen in order to properly date mark the food when thawed and held at refrigerated temperatures again. Rop salmon in reach in cooler dated 11-24, no initial prep date or date pulled from freezer. Stop sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. No temperature control on cook line counter: cooked rice (82F - Hot Holding); cooked sweet potato noodles (82F - Hot Holding). Manager placed in freezer, items made at 11am, time taken 2:10pm
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. For sous vide eggs partially cooked.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Vaccum packaged raw salmon filets, Cooked meatballs and sauce in reach in freezer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by chair. Manager removed
Ice machine added in golf cart storage room. Closest hand sink in kitchen Reaching cooler and freezer added in unenclosed golf storage room Single service and food items are stored in unenclosed area No smooth and easily clean the walls or ceiling Dry food storage present as well. 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/.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sous vide eggs for carbonara on menu.
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.
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.
Observed soda gun line hanging in hand sink at bar. Sink used to be dump sink but was converted into hand sink.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum packs of raw ground beef and cooked meatballs in reach in freezer Vacuumed packaged raw salmon with no date
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burgers cooked to order and sous vide egg Manager posted advisory.
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed vacuum packs of raw ground beef and cooked meatballs in reach in freezer Vacuumed packaged raw salmon with no date
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
Sep 30, 2024Inspection 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 foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of chicken over pan of hotdogs in reach in cooler in prep area. Employee removed chicken from top shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Employee washed and sanitized can opener.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Jan 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand up reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance in dry storage.
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.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler in dry storage.
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken on top of ground beef in stand up reach in cooler in dry storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand up reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance in dry storage.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler in dry storage.
Aug 18, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.