Niko's Neighborhood Bar in Hernando
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5210 N Florida Avenue, Hernando, FL 34442Niko's Neighborhood Bar in Hernando has been inspected 18 times since 2021, accumulating 49 violations and averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been cited in 4 of the last 5 inspections, including hand-washing failures (March 2026), food contact surface contamination (September 2025), management awareness lapses (September 2024), and employee health reporting violations (September 2024). A warning was issued following the September 24, 2025 inspection, which documented 15 violations including two separate instances of improper food contact surfaces and two instances of employee health reporting failures. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 found one high-priority hand-washing violation and one basic violation, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Niko's Neighborhood Bar in Hernando: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Niko's Neighborhood Bar in Hernando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Niko's Neighborhood Bar in Hernando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Niko's Neighborhood Bar in Hernando last inspected?
- Niko's Neighborhood Bar in Hernando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Niko's Neighborhood Bar in Hernando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Niko's Neighborhood Bar in Hernando are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Niko's Neighborhood Bar in Hernando had?
- Niko's Neighborhood Bar in Hernando has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Niko's Neighborhood Bar in Hernando find?
- Niko's Neighborhood Bar in Hernando was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Niko's Neighborhood Bar in Hernando ever been shut down?
- No, Niko's Neighborhood Bar in Hernando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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