NICKS SEAFOOD REST
7585 STATE HWY 20, BASIN BAYOU, FL 32439
License #7600011
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →NICKS SEAFOOD REST in BASIN BAYOU currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 1, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 4 critical, 5 major, 12 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 1, 2026 shows 4 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave beside upright freezer in kitchen has accumulation of food debris.
- [22-20-5] 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.
- [08A-20-5] 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.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
NICKS SEAFOOD REST looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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