Nesticos
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
67
Score
Nesticos appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Dec 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 15 violations earlier on.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Nesticos on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute interior soiled in self service soda station Soda nozzles interior soiled in self service soda station Behind of flat top soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in freezers soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.underneath all equipment on cooks line
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 lights not working in front counter , cash register area
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of oven in between fryer and oven
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. In both reach in coolers in the back area of the cooks line
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
67
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/. Sushi bar and grill removed from front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled Bottom of roc and reach in freezer debris - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface inreach in coolers in kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing over reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair Gaskets in all reach in coolers and reach in freezer torn **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
41
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 10 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Kitchen employee touched clean dishes after touching dirty dishes
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over steak/pork out of original container **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than 4 hours per operator. Operator placed in freezer for temperature recovery corn arepas (60F - Cold Holding 30 minutes later 49F); sour cream (70F - Cold Holding after 30 minutes 60F); cheese (50F - Cold Holding) cheese (57F - Cold Holding ) ** cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening in reach in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Press soiled at front counter Tomato slicer soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by three compartment sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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/. Sushi bar and grill removed from front counter **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in reach in freezer and reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing over reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation kitchen employee
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair Gaskets in all reach in coolers and reach in freezer torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled Bottom of roc and reach in freezer debris
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface inreach in coolers in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site**
25-22-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
10
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored chicken over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -counter cut tomatoes 52f ,cheese 47f to 50f less than 4 hours
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice dispenser in dining room **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. -new hires
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on 2 reach in coolers
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door by bathroom
35B-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -over prep table
38-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box bags stored on floor at front counter
25-05-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled under grill and fryers **Repeat Violation**
36-10-4
41
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw steak stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler, operator reorganized reach-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda nozzles and ice chute at self-service beverage station have an accumulation of grease and food debris -microwave in front counter area has a light accumulation of food debris **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink next to triple sink used to store dish detergent, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles with apparent water damage over hallway leading to restrooms, operator has contacted the landlord regarding repairs **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -pots and pans on shelf above triple sink, operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -plastic handles missing on multiple "M3" reach-in cooler doors, operator states parts have been ordered
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jug stored on floor next to flat top grill, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above stainless steel prep table has an accumulation of grease and food debris -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
45
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over fries. Raw beef stored over arepas. Kitchen reach in freezer/ **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./floor mat and containers blocking kitchen hand sink/ **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, cooked chicken not date marked, kitchen reach in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./pink and blue liquid bottled not labeled, expo window. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair./two pieces of ceiling tiles with damage, front service area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./white cutting board in use on prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris./cook line under flat grill/ **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor./oil cartons, cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in coolers and reach in freezers gaskets soiled/kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface./utensils holder interior soiled/forks at front counter.
25-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind cook line/ **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
45
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over prepared beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef burger patty, in reach in cooler. Raw chicken portioned over portioned beef in reach in freezer.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator was able to determine begin time. Tomato slices, shredded lettuce, and queso fresco. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked at 11:30 Shredded beef 119F shredded chicken 115F Sliced pork 109F Rechecked at 12:13 Shredded beef 176F shredded chicken 165F Sliced pork 170F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sliced tomato, queso fresco, and shredded lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath flat top grill. Near hand sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains being prepped into bucket directly on floor. Oil boxes on floor near grill**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored on top of trash can corners during preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near pipes behind flat top grill. Near hand sink in kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nesticos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nesticos on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nesticos?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Nesticos.
How does Nesticos compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Nesticos most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Nesticos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nesticos have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nesticos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Nesticos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nesticos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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