Niko's Neighborhood Bar
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
82
Score
Niko's Neighborhood Bar appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Among Hernando restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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**
08A-05-6
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**
08B-17-4
82
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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**
53B-09-4
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**
14-11-5
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**
36-02-5
82
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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**
03A-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**
01B-02-5
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**
53B-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient 50F **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
61
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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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**
36-02-5
95
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**
27-02-4
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**
11-07-5
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**
53A-02-7
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floors **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
55
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at entrance of the kitchen Both restrooms
31B-04-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete in walk in cooler
36-11-4
90
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Niko's Neighborhood Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Niko's Neighborhood Bar on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Niko's Neighborhood Bar compare to other restaurants in Hernando?
Niko's Neighborhood Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hernando average of 79.
Has Niko's Neighborhood Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Niko's Neighborhood Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Niko's Neighborhood 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 Niko's Neighborhood Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Niko's Neighborhood Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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