NICKS BAR
4459 BEE RIDGE RD, Sarasota FL 34233 · 941-378-0674
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/22.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed both certified managers expired in August 2025.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed both certified managers expired in August 2025.
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. Printed copies signed by bartender, and emailed to operator for additional employees.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2023.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the bartender.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple co2 tanks in back room not secured. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bartender removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no paper towels in ladies bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.Emailed signs to operator.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/22.
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.Printed and emailed for operation.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at back area hand sink. Employee placed towels at sink.
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.Orinted, emailed to operator and signed by bartender.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed tanks in back storage area not secured. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no handwashing sign in ladies room.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.