Nick's Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
43
Score
Nick's Pizza appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “working containers of food removed”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Altamonte Springs facility scores 76, putting Nick's Pizza on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce, mozzarella, 45-52F - Cold Holding less than 4hrs per operator. Operator moved to different cooler for temperature recovery ( corrected action taken) spinach , Shredded lettuce ; 45-52F cold holding overnight per operator. Operator discarded ( operator corrected on site **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. spinach , Shredded lettuce ; 45-52F cold holding overnight per operator. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza prep cooler reading 40F . Ambient temperature is 45F
05-05-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In yeast. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small prep cooler not working. Operator has repairs scheduled
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood filter . Operator fixed gap **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan inside pizza prep cooler -Shelves above microwave Wall behind dough mixer and pizza oven
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yeast. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple liquid in spray bottle under sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -cold water does not work at hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes, to go containers stored in restroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
82
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -only Manager John V. expired. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time extend 14 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: Time extend additional 30 days. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple liquid in spray bottle under sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -cold water does not work at hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes, to go containers stored in restroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
74
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple liquid in spray bottle under sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -only Manager John V. expired. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time extend 14 days. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -cold water does not work at hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -pizza boxes, to go containers stored in restroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
74
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -cold water knob does not work at hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour, salt containers in back hallway not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go boxes, paper goods stored in restroom. -unfolded pizza boxes on floor next to hand wash sink.
25-05-4
86
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Jamaican meat pies 65 less than 2 hours in display case. Operator will add to time plan.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -operator handled notebook with employee documents, cell phone and returned to cutting tomatoes without washing hands. Advised, operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
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. -cashier handled meat pie, no food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -cooking oil
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -no cold running water at hand wash sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. -pizza boxes, to go containers in restroom.
25-18-4
58
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine, unable to locate.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -unable to locate. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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. -only 2 employees, had operator and employee read and sign Employee Health Agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -lasagna removed from freezer 2 days ago not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. -to go containers, paper towels stored in bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
25-18-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -no cold running water at hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
61
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine sanitizer bucket >100 ppm. Added water, recheck 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -red sauce hot holding less than 4 hours 130°f. Operator reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -laptop blocking access to only hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -only hand wash sink other than restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -provided and filled out written plan for operator for cooked pizzas.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. -probe thermometer low end 50°f. Not intended for checking cold holding temperatures. **Repeat Violation**
05-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -sauce made 2 days ago per operator has no date marking. -lasagna removed from freezer not date marked. Not past 7 days. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -no cold running water at only hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go boxes stored in restroom. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
37
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. -commercially processed pre-cooked chicken opened less than 7 days not date marked. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -wings cooked from raw less than 7 days ago not date marked. Educated operator.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -operator does not have copy at establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -no chlorine test strips to check bleach level in 3 compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in grated Parmesan. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -powdered sugar container not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. -wrapped to go containers, wrapped paper towels on shelves in restroom.
25-18-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -cold water faucet not working at hand wash sink.
29-08-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nick's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nick's Pizza on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nick's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nick's Pizza.
How does Nick's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Nick's Pizza most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Nick's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nick's Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nick's Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Nick's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nick's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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