Sarasota Springs, Sarasota County

NICKS BAR

4459 BEE RIDGE RD, Sarasota Springs, FL 34233

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Dec 1, 2025
City
Sarasota Springs
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 24214615

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

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 24056462

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

11-26-1

Detail 24056461

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. Printed copies signed by bartender, and emailed to operator for additional employees. Corrected On-Site

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 23630310

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

51-11-4

Detail 23630311

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

10-08-5

Detail 23630308

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

31B-04-4

Detail 23630309

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

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22365681

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

11-27-4

Detail 22365683

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22365679

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

11-26-1

Detail 22365680

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

51-11-4

Detail 22365678

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22365682

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

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-11-4

Detail 21314579

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

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-11-4

Detail 20559351

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a few tanks in back ice machine area not secured.