NICKS FAMILY DINER

Name: NICKS FAMILY DINER
Address: 23911 SORRENTO AVE, SORRENTO, FL, 32776, US
Rating: 92

23911 SORRENTO AVE, SORRENTO, FL 32776

License #4500954

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92 Grade B / 100

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NICKS FAMILY DINER in SORRENTO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 92 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 21 total violations — 2 critical, 6 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on November 6, 2025 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 2 major and 7 minor violations.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Water filter at ice machine.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at prep area.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins and condiments cups. Operator removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior chest freezers in the kitchen.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white upright freezers.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[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.

Warning Issued
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at the end of cook line
[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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Use to store pans and fryer basket. 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
[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.
[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
[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)
[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)
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Box of to go lids stored on floor. Operator removed.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table.

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