TIKI FISH N BURGERS

With 6 inspections documented, TIKI FISH N BURGERS maintains a 2.4/5 food safety rating in MIAMI BEACH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3900 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13522639

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10872837

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler located in front of the cook line with ambient temperature of 50 F.
  • 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. Observed commercially processed ROP Mahi Mahi fish already thawed inside the sealed bag in the walk in cooler.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water on prep table. Employee moved it. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing thermometer inside cooler at the coffee station. Thermometer was placed inside the cooler . Corrected On-Site
  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 6 sealed bags of 6 oz each with ROP raw tuna inside, already thawed. The ROP process is conducted on site.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef burger patties inside walk in cooler. Chef inverted them. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 sealed bags of 6 oz each with ROP raw tuna inside, already thawed. Also Observed commercially processed ROP Mahi Mahi fish already thawed inside the sealed bag in the walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line cooler with beef patty (52F - Cold Holding); Fish (55F - Cold Holding); coconut shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); mozzarella sticks (49F - Cold Holding); yuca fries (48F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (60F - Cold Holding); pico de Gallo (67F - Cold Holding). As per employee for less than 4 hrs. Chef added ice bags in all the reach in cooler to lower the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener.
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed ROP for fish conducted on site without approved HACCP plan.

Inspection Date: 6/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10847764

  • 03E-08-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice reheated inside microwave at 126F. Employee placed the rice again inside microwave and reheated the food at 165 f. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Not observed . - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: No hot holding process observed . - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-13: No hot holding process at the time of the inspection

Inspection Date: 5/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10800262

  • 03E-08-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice reheated inside microwave at 126F. Employee placed the rice again inside microwave and reheated the food at 165 f. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Not observed . - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: No hot holding process observed .
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing training for all the employees. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: The establishment hired new employees and already bought the books for training them. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/17/2025

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
  • 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed dry storage area disorganized. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
  • 03E-08-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice reheated inside microwave at 126F. Employee placed the rice again inside microwave and reheated the food at 165 f. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Not observed .
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine draining into the hand sink at the coffee lobby station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Coffee machine draining inside . **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new prep area with 3 steam tables, oven, salad coolers , toasters , sushi display , lobster tank and 3 portable induction hobs. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing training for all the employees. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

  • 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed butter container on the walk in freezer floor. Employee moved it . Corrected On-Site
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.Observrd ice bucket on the floor at the lobby bar . Employee moved it. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula and some other utensils inside standing water.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cardboard boxes with disposable cups and containers on the dry storage floor.
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed dry storage area disorganized.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing inside standing water.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left
  • 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed missing parasite letter for salmon.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked spaghettis at 49 F inside reach in cooler at the lobby . Cooler door was opened , employee placed the food inside ice for rapid cooling down . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03E-08-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice reheated inside microwave at 126F. Employee placed the rice again inside microwave and reheated the food at 165 f. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine draining into the hand sink at the coffee lobby station.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old debris on can opener. Employee washed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink. Employee was coached about the hand sink use. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new prep area with 3 steam tables, oven, salad coolers , toasters , sushi display , lobster tank and 3 portable induction hobs.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing training for all the employees.
  • 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.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(375 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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