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TIKI CAFE

Based on 10 health inspections, TIKI CAFE in INDIALANTIC has earned a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 10 reports on file

Harborwalk
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13606370

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**

1/5/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13552816

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 packages of salmon thawed in packaging without being removed from vacuum seal. Must remove Discussed ROP of fish with operator, all fish that must be removed from packaging prior to thaw, beginning January 2026, the fish must be removed completley from packaging prior to thaw.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 packages of salmon thawed not removed from vacuum seal, nor removed completely from packaging.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna (44F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) foods brought out to prep table 2.5 hours ago, employee placed items in ice bath to rapid chill. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

10/17/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13552587

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/17/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13552519

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high, 1 int

  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 20 droppings under hand wash sink in kitchen. 5 droppings under front counter corner by register 1 rodent dropping on sheet pan 5 rodent dropping inside sweet potatoes box Admin Complaint
  • 01B-16-5:Intermediate - Box of sweet potatoes with gnaw matks on sweet potato. See stop sale.

9/15/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10897107

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server filled water pitcher up from hand sink next to triple sink.

9/30/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8896169

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water dripping from ceiling onto floor in doorway
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open drink on prep table. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

7/3/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8732934

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server station wet nesting.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with sanitizer not labeled. Corrected On-Site

1/10/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8522086

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Cups near server station not completely air dried before being stacked. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Torn gaskets on tall reach-in cooler
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed veggies over milks and other various beverages Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Sanitizing solution in spray bottle exceeds the maximum concentration allowed, 500+. Operator diluted until 300ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

10/10/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8472913

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. *Torn gaskets in multiple reach-in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. *Tall reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. *Unwashed vegetables above milk and other various beverages. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. *Dishwasher was primed and ran again, testing at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. *other server has food training, but does not have access to it at this time. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**

8/15/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8354409

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. *Torn gaskets in multiple reach-in coolers
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. *Tall reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the kitchen.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. *Unwashed vegetables above milk and other various beverages.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. *Dishwasher was primed and ran again, testing at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. *Operator states that they are scheduled to take the exam, and have only worked here for 3 weeks. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. *other server has food training, but does not have access to it at this time.