Nicks Bar

4459 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Nicks Bar appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Nicks Bar's latest score of 90 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed no current certified manager. **Admin Complaint**

53A-03-7

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - 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. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bartender removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/22. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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.Orinted, emailed to operator and signed by bartender. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no handwashing sign in ladies room.

31B-04-4

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO 2 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. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nicks Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nicks Bar on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nicks Bar?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nicks Bar.

How does Nicks Bar compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Nicks Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Nicks Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nicks Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nicks Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Nicks Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nicks Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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