Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou
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7585 State Hwy 20, Basin Bayou, FL 32439Nick's Seafood Rest has accumulated 139 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.0 violations per inspection—substantially above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced a significant escalation in November 2025 when a complaint inspection cited 33 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, proper hand and arm washing, proper cooking temperatures, consumer advisory, and water supply issues. A follow-up complaint inspection on November 12, 2025 identified three separate high-priority water supply violations, resulting in a call-back extension pending compliance. Recurring patterns include management awareness violations (cited in at least 4 inspections), employee health policy violations, hand washing violations, and water supply issues. A fire safety violation was documented on November 19, 2020, involving a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 was a complaint follow-up citing 3 violations with a call-back compliance disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou: Comparison to Walton County Averages
Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou last inspected?
- Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou?
- The most frequently cited violations at Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou had?
- Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou find?
- Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou ever been shut down?
- No, Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Nicks Seafood Rest in Basin Bayou has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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