NICKS BAR
4459 BEE RIDGE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34233
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/22. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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-02-4Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
Basic 2
51-11-4Basic – 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-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Observed no handwashing sign in ladies room.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:46 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.