Nick's Family Diner

5439 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32810
American
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk

Nick's Family Diner has been inspected five times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 11 violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust”, showing up four times.

Nick's Family Diner's latest score of 67 falls below the Orlando average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks out back door nor secured **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell on rolls **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Food container cracked in walk-in-cooler
14-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees In prep area **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooler out back door **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled above omelet station Wall soiled above drawers on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Provided operator with handout, employees working signed form **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods from previous day not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks out back door
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Multiple scoop handles in sugar **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on line **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, steam table out back
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cooking equipment
36-27-5
47
Mar 23, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled Cut board on cooks
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. Operator has form and is in process of completing
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods from previous day in walk-in-cooler not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust,
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board to on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in sugar **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cooks line
36-27-5
47
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled Cut board stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in back prep area
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in area throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hanging on shelving with food Items to be served to public
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back prep area at hand sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind slicer
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nick's Family Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nick's Family Diner on file is from Nov 19, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nick's Family Diner?

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nick's Family Diner.

How does Nick's Family Diner compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Nick's Family Diner most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Nick's Family Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nick's Family Diner have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nick's Family Diner 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 Nick's Family Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nick's Family Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.