The Nest
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, The Nest has eight inspections in the public record. The Nest was last inspected on Jan 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Davenport average 85, so The Nest trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
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2
Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ice machine added in golf cart storage room. Closest hand sink in kitchen Reaching cooler and freezer added in unenclosed golf storage room Single service and food items are stored in unenclosed area No smooth and easily clean the walls or ceiling Dry food storage present as well. 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/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: Plans submitted, not yet reviewed. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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 2026-01-26: 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. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 11 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. No temperature control on cook line counter: cooked rice (82F - Hot Holding); cooked sweet potato noodles (82F - Hot Holding). Manager placed in freezer, items made at 11am, time taken 2:10pm **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed frozen top pack of salmon in reach in freezer with no labels. **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Operator is not properly tracking the number of days time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method was maintained frozen in order to properly date mark the food when thawed and held at refrigerated temperatures again. Rop salmon in reach in cooler dated 11-24, no initial prep date or date pulled from freezer. Stop sale issued **Warning**
03G-52-1
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed vacuum packs of raw ground beef and cooked meatballs in reach in freezer Vacuumed packaged raw salmon with no date **Warning**
03G-06-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. For sous vide eggs partially cooked. **Warning**
03C-89-4
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Vaccum packaged raw salmon filets, Cooked meatballs and sauce in reach in freezer **Warning**
03G-43-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by chair. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ice machine added in golf cart storage room. Closest hand sink in kitchen Reaching cooler and freezer added in unenclosed golf storage room Single service and food items are stored in unenclosed area No smooth and easily clean the walls or ceiling Dry food storage present as well. 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/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sous vide eggs for carbonara on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed soda gun line hanging in hand sink at bar. Sink used to be dump sink but was converted into hand sink. **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum packs of raw ground beef and cooked meatballs in reach in freezer Vacuumed packaged raw salmon with no date **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burgers cooked to order and sous vide egg Manager posted advisory. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar **Warning**
31B-04-4
20
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of chicken over pan of hotdogs in reach in cooler in prep area. Employee removed chicken from top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Employee washed and sanitized can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
74
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 2024-01-12: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand up reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance in dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler in dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
78
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken on top of ground beef in stand up reach in cooler in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand up reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance in dry storage. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach in cooler in dry storage. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
64
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. Employee replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 a copy **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen above the round oven. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Above the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
16-04-4
55
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Added a bar on the front counter. Added a 3 compartment sink in the dishwasher area. No hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the flip top reach in cooler door is soiled. in the kitchen **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to the beverage syrup rack in the kitchen. **Warning**
51-11-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Nest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Nest on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Nest?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Nest.
How does The Nest compare to other restaurants in Davenport?
The Nest most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Davenport average of 85.
Has The Nest's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Nest have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Nest 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 The Nest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Nest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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