CHEEKS TIKI BAR AND GRILLE
3448 MARINATOWN LN STE A, N Ft Myers FL 33903
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast over and next to open packs of ready to eat buns stored in reach in cooler drawers on cook's line. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw ahi tuna (48F - Cold Holding); Butter (50F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked wings (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Operator stated walk in cooler was just serviced a couple days prior and he has called them to return. Operator placed all items in reach in coolers on cook's line and kitchen area.ambient temperatures 37F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid on main bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cook's line.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance inside ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup used as scoop inside ice bin at soda station. Operator removed cup.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered receptacles in woman's bathroom stalls.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open mugs of coffee on prep table next to slicer. Operator removed mugs.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook on cook's line wearing bracelet while preparing food.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closer disconnected in woman's bathroom.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor from drain under ice machine. Operator has plumber on site working on floor drains.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee pick up raw chicken with gloved hands and place on grill then plate ready to eat chicken quesadilla using same gloves holding quesadilla to cut. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing with operator.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of windex stored next to clean plate ware next to reach in freezer at end of cook's line. Operator removed spray bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank unsecured at outside bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board at make table on cook's line. Operator removed phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing gold bracelet on wrist while working in walk-in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cracks of pans and inside of small make table on cook's line. Operator removed knife.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle below waist on cook's line. Operator removed tongs.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closer on woman's room door not working.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.