NIKO'S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR
5210 N FLORIDA AVENUE, Hernando FL 34442 · 352-637-4110
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
4 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding; taco meat (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding)
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over garlic in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Unwashed peppers stored over pepperoni and cheese in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies of all food handlers certificates
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient 50F
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding; taco meat (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler ambient 50F. Operator states all items were below 41F at 11am. Operator moved all commercial packaged items to freezer to rapidly chill. sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); mixed shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); taco meat (50F - Cold Holding)
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopies of all food handlers certificates
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient 50F
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floors
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Ashley stated she is a certified food manager howler could provide no proof.
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. Employee behind bar Crystal, no proof of employee training.
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.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floors
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete in walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at entrance of the kitchen Both restrooms
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.