Nick's Family Restaurant

1130 20 Pl, Vero Beach, FL 32960

American

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Nick's Family Restaurant stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Vero Beach restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on hoods

23-03-4

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. PVC pipe under hand wash sink is leaking **Repeat Violation**

29-08-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at servers station

24-08-4

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. 1 new hire. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink is leaking from pvc pipe

29-08-4

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust above dish machine

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Liquid margarine in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

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. Employees will be going through training as soon as books come in. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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. Employees will be going through training as soon as books come in. **Warning**

11-26-1

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.soufflé cup in powdered sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Warning**

02D-01-5

Jan 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 minor violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nick's Family Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nick's Family Restaurant on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nick's Family Restaurant.

How does Nick's Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Nick's Family Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nick's Family Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nick's Family Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Nick's Family Restaurant inspected?

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

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