The Nest

8735 S Ocean Dr, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

American

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, The Nest has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jensen Beach restaurant scores 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 12, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 8, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at low boy reach in cooler at cook line. See stop sale.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon at 49F in low boy roach in cooler at cook line. Per operator, items not prep or portioned today. Items removed from cooler and left out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed items in walk in freezer to a chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator emailed consumer advisory documentation and placed inside establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic food storage containers at dish drying rack. Operator put items out to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard restraint engaging in food preparation at cookline.

13-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at bar. Operator provide sign **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use mixing whisks in standing water at 90F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

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. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package at low boy reach in cooler at cook line. See stop sale.

06-09-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of flour stored on floor of dry storage closet. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jan 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine and quaternary

16-37-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Nest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Nest on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Nest compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?

The Nest most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jensen Beach average of 80.

Has The Nest's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Nest have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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