NIKO'S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR
With 5 documented inspections, NIKO'S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR in HERNANDO has achieved a 3.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
5210 N FLORIDA AVENUE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/26/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13529384
- 14-11-5: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: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**
- 53B-09-4: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**
Inspection Date: 9/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10938198
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient 50F Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5: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: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: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
Inspection Date: 1/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10705769
- 36-02-5: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**
Inspection Date: 10/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719176
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floors Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-07-5: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: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: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: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:Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Warning