Nicky's Bistro
Last inspected: Apr 26, 2023
43
Score
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Apr 26, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Nicky's Bistro dates to Apr 26, 2023.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately and about 13 violations before that.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Nicky's Bistro on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the sanitizer buckets and the dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a pizza oven, pizza make line, and expanded the dining room with no approved plans from the DBPR. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Dry storage shelves in the kitchen soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe across from the dishwasher in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
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Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards in the kitchen stained. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several utensils stored in a pan in the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for sanitizer buckets and dishwasher. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment added a pizza oven, pizza make line, and expanded the dining room with no approved plans from the DBPR. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the pizza make area and the bar area. Person in charge placed soap at the hand washing sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Both ice machines in the establishment soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the stand up reach in cooler in the back storage area torn. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen and bar area soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the kitchen next to the cook line and in the pizza make area soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean pans stored next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Employee removed the pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Three compartment sink in the bar area. **Warning**
16-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nicky's Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nicky's Bistro on file is from Apr 26, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does Nicky's Bistro compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Nicky's Bistro most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Nicky's Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nicky's Bistro have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nicky's Bistro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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