Hernando, Citrus County

NIKO'S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR

5210 N FLORIDA AVENUE, Hernando, FL 34442

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Mar 27, 2026
City
Hernando
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 24476056

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24476057

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Unwashed peppers stored over pepperoni and cheese in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-09-4

Detail 24069877

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24069876

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient 50F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Walk in cooler 48F ambient Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 24069875

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Time Extended

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 24063627

High Priority - 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) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24063628

High Priority - 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) Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-09-4

Detail 24063629

Intermediate - 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 Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24063626

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient 50F Warning

36-02-5

Detail 24063625

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-02-5

Detail 23455184

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floors Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

11-07-5

Detail 23314549

Intermediate - 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. Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 23314551

Intermediate - 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. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23314547

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23314548

Intermediate - 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. Warning

27-02-4

Detail 23314550

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23314553

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 23314552

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floors Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-11-4

Detail 22308700

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete in walk in cooler

31B-04-4

Detail 22308699

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at entrance of the kitchen Both restrooms

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.