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TIKI JAVA CAFE

Health inspection records show TIKI JAVA CAFE in JACKSONVILLE has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

5711 BOWDEN RD STE 5

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13481064

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13478854

  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of any manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this location Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Still the same **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 3 total food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Still the same **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator has 3 total employees with no proof of form Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Still the same **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10957794

  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In fridge in dry storage room with stored TCS foods
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 9 gallons of milk, 3 tubs of cream cheese, 3 packs of provolone cheese, 3 of the 1/2 gallons of almond milk, 8 containers heavy cream and 9 cans whip cream (55F - Cold Holding), all stored inside upright fridge in back storage area from overnight as per employee. Employee stated unit was working last night when he left but found temperature inside this morning not cold. Unit door was slightly open and not staying closed. No ambient thermometer inside. Ambient temperature taking by inspector at 55F and door not closing due to milk gallon in the way. Stop sale issued for all items. Single milk removed that was blocking door and now it closes properly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 9 gallons of milk, 3 tubs of cream cheese, 3 packs of provolone cheese, 3 of the 1/2 gallons of almond milk, 8 containers heavy cream and 9 cans whip cream (55F - Cold Holding), all stored inside upright fridge in back storage area from overnight as per employee. Employee stated unit was working last night when he left but found temperature inside this morning not cold. Unit door was slightly open and not staying closed. No ambient thermometer inside. Ambient temperature taking by inspector at 55F and door not closing due to milk gallon in the way. Stop sale issued for all items. Single milk removed that was blocking door and now it closes properly. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat empanadas and cheese pastries (88-120F - Hot Holding), stored on counter top warmer and place there around 8am. Employee stated they were delivered from licensed bakery and plan it to maintain hot. Verified local bakery. Discuss placing items on time. TPHC paperwork completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of any manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this location Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has chlorine sanitizer set up but no test strips to measure strength Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink at three compartment sink area. Employee provided Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 3 total food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Operator has 3 total employees with no proof of form Repeat Violation Warning
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator has personal portable fryer inside restaurant in back dry storage next to right side of fridge area that is used to cooked personal frozen meat empanadas

Inspection Date: 5/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10836362

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10794038

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some ceiling tiles in back storage area over reach in cooler and dry storage area Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee begin preparing food after handling card/cash transaction without washing hands Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling soiled equipment and then handling food preparation without washing hands Warning
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washing hands in non approved three compartment sink for less than 20 seconds at water temperature at 72-77FWarning Warning
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washing hands in non approved three compartment sink for less than 20 seconds at water temperature at 72-77FWarning Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to provide temporary license today. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 pieces guava and cheese pastry (95-98F - Hot Holding); 1 cheese pastry (95-98F - Hot Holding), both items area stored on front counter warmer from over night as per employee with no additional preparation today. Person in charge stated these are purchased from local bakery that are homemade. Verified local bakery information. Operator unable to provide lab testing showing these items are Non-TCS. Stop sale issued. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 pieces guava and cheese pastry (95-98F - Hot Holding); 1 cheese pastry (95-98F - Hot Holding), both items area stored on front counter warmer from over night as per employee with no additional preparation today. Person in charge stated these are purchased from local bakery that are homemade. Verified local bakery information. Operator unable to provide lab testing showing these items are Non-TCS. Stop sale issued. Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in three compartment sink for less than 20 seconds at water temperature at 72-77FWarning Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using quaternary to sanitize and has no test strips
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no probe thermometer
  • 11-26-1: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. Operator has 3 total employees with no form. Provided form Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Deli sandwich not date marked. Employee stated was prepared 3 days ago
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in entire establishment. Water temperature at all hand wash sinks and three compartment sinks at 72-77F Warning