Nini's Restaurant

147 5 Ave, Indialantic, FL 32903
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Nini's Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.

The city-wide average for Indialantic sits at 83, putting Nini's Restaurant on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small ice machine front counter has some black mold like substance build up interior
22-20-5
Basic - Gasket on small white freezer next to fryer is torn
14-11-5
90
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Tamales, operator added date it was removed from freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerator next to sandwich cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish rack in kitchen has dust and grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Mar 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Licensed for 30, counted 48 seats. Operator states he will remove additional seats to comply with 30 seats.
28-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen held with tape.
36-32-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 salmon
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen that hold clean dishes is dusty
23-03-4
64
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to roll top cooler in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk in cooler have no date marks for when they were made.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. ROP cooked chicken and cooked beef not tracked with thaw date
03G-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in kitchens has dust build up
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles next to dry storage.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
55
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03G-06-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. *educated operator **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. *Gaskets on walk-in cooler torn, operator has purchased new gaskets and is going to replace them soon **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. *hood filters scheduled for cleaning in October *shelving holding pans and bowls with dust and grime. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
78
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. No time stamp for cooked chicken in vacuum seal, made yesterday in afternoon, explained new food code regarding time date and item labels fir vacuumed sealed cooked food. Cooked chilled then sealed lacking information of time on packaging. Educated operator on keeping for 48hr only if vacuum sealed
03G-06-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle pink liquid **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters scheduled in three weeks Fan in kitchen accumulated dust Gaskets on walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water on front counter hand sink handle broken, hot water still working **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour and sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
55
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in 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. Cooked beef reach in fridge not dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator had on phone. Will print **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used to soak up water in small reach in cooler
21-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets sandwich cooler torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket Reach in cooler both sandwich Hood filters Reach in freezer on fridge food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar, has label not marked **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red and green boards
14-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nini's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nini's Restaurant on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nini's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Nini's Restaurant.

How does Nini's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Indialantic?

Nini's Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Indialantic average of 83.

Has Nini's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nini's 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 Nini's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nini's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.