NICKS FAMILY DINER

Name: NICKS FAMILY DINER
Address: 23911 SORRENTO AVE, SORRENTO, FL, 32776, US
Rating: 89.6

23911 SORRENTO AVE, SORRENTO, FL 32776

License #4500954

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89.6 Grade B / 100

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NICKS FAMILY DINER in SORRENTO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 89.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 6, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 2 critical, 6 major, 21 minor.

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The latest inspection on November 6, 2025 shows 12 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 10 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white upright freezers.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior chest freezers in the kitchen.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins and condiments cups. Operator removed.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in freezer interior soiled.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Water filter at ice machine.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both male and female restrooms.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour in the kitchen.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at front counter.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket at the end of cook line.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at prep area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] 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)
[11-26-1] 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
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line torn Reach in cooler in back dry storage area
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Boxes of vinegar on floor. Operator removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior all coolers in the kitchen. Exterior all freezer in the kitchen
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Use to store pans and fryer basket. Operator removed.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by 3 compartment sink missing tiles.
[03A-02-5] 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)
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at the end of cook line
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Box of to go lids stored on floor. Operator removed.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave to the left of cook line
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator removed.
[51-16-7] 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.
[14-69-4] 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

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