Nicks Family Diner in Sorrento
Last inspected:
23911 Sorrento Ave, Sorrento, FL 32776Nick's Family Diner in Sorrento has 33 inspections on record spanning approximately a decade, with 360 total violations averaging 10.9 per inspection, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared persistently across inspections, including employee health reporting or policy violations in at least 6 inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 7 inspections, and food contact surface violations in at least 8 inspections. Recent inspections show continued enforcement pressure: a September 2025 complaint inspection resulted in 36 violations and a Warning Issued, followed by a November 2025 routine inspection documenting 24 violations with Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Nicks Family Diner in Sorrento: Comparison to Lake County Averages
This Facility
11.1
violations / inspection
11.1 violations per inspection
Lake County Avg
6.38
violations / inspection
6.38 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lake County Avg
0.09
closures / facility
0.09 county average
Nicks Family Diner in Sorrento: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 23 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections35 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections48 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections34 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Nicks Family Diner in Sorrento: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Nicks Family Diner in Sorrento last inspected?
- Nicks Family Diner in Sorrento was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Nicks Family Diner in Sorrento?
- The most frequently cited violations at Nicks Family Diner in Sorrento are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Nicks Family Diner in Sorrento had?
- Nicks Family Diner in Sorrento has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Nicks Family Diner in Sorrento find?
- Nicks Family Diner in Sorrento was most recently inspected on August 10, 2026 with 17 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Nicks Family Diner in Sorrento ever been shut down?
- No, Nicks Family Diner in Sorrento has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
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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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