TIKI CAFE
Based on 8 health inspections, TIKI CAFE in INDIALANTIC has earned a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Harborwalk
Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950
Charlotte County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13552587
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 10/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13552519
- 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.
Inspection Date: 9/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10897107
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server filled water pitcher up from hand sink next to triple sink.
Inspection Date: 9/30/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8896169
- 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
Inspection Date: 7/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8732934
Inspection Date: 1/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8522086
- 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.
Inspection Date: 10/10/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8472913
- 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**
Inspection Date: 8/15/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8354409
- 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.