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CHEEKY TIKI

11498 TAMIAMI TRL E, Naples FL 34113 · 239-289-3143

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD2150407
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found there are approximately fifteen to twenty small flying insects between the hand washing sink and the upright cooler. No small flying insects observed on food or food contact surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm), operator diluted the sanitizer to 200ppm.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. The license decal is not posted on the exterior of the mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/50-03-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils in 93F standing water. Operator drained the water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottom of the make table cooler raw ground beef is thawing above bottled dressings. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.there is a floor fan and bucket in front of the hand washing sink. Operator cleared the access to the hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Spoke with operator keeping the service window closed when not serving food. Operator closed the window.
Basic/35B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 12, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is dried food debris in the cutting die of the french fry cutter.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2025 · Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized the die of the french fry cutter. Time Extended Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no test kit for quaternary sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the upright reach in cooler is damaged.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the bar.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a build up of grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 11, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found there are approximately fifteen to twenty small flying insects between the hand washing sink and the upright cooler. No small flying insects observed on food or food contact surfaces.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright reach in cooler raw shell eggs are stored on top of pickles. Operator moved the eggs to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is dried food debris in the cutting die of the french fry cutter.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. The waste water drain hose from the mobile food dispensing vehicle is draining into a hole next to the sewer drain, which is capped.
Intermediate/28-09-5/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no test kit for quaternary sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink on the vehicle. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Warning
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. There is duct tape wrapped around the fresh water in hose connection on the exterior of the mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/14-71-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the upright reach in cooler is damaged.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Mobile food dispensing vehicle unable to close service window.
Basic/35B-14-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the bar.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a build up of grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Mobile food dispensing vehicle unable to close service window. Fifteen to twenty small flying insects observed.
Basic/35B-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. The incoming water line on the exterior of the mobile food dispensing vehicle is leaking.
Basic/29-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. An employee exited the food truck, returned and began working with clean utensils without washing hands.
High priority/12A-16-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chemical test kit for quaternary sanitizer in the triple sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the upright cooler is torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. There are no sliding panels or screens to close to prevent the possibility of flying insects. No small flying insects observed.
Basic/35B-14-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. The incoming water fixture on the mobile vehicle is in disrepair and leaking onto the ground outside the vehicle.
Basic/29-08-4
Feb 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning/Return visit Feb 5, 2025 · Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright reach in cooler raw ground beef is stored over salad dressing. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Feb 5, 2025 · In the upright reach in cooler raw ground beef is stored over tomato sauce, bbq sauce and ranch dressing. Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The handwashing sink at the bar is filled with ice. Educated operator on proper use of handwashing sinks.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 5, 2025 · There used to be a bottle cleaning brush inside the hand washing sink at the bar. Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 5, 2025 · Operator unable to provide proof of employee training. Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Feb 5, 2025 · Operator unable to provide proof that employees have been informed of their responsibilities to report food borne illness. Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the upright cooler is damaged.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 5, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright reach in cooler raw ground beef is stored over salad dressing. Operator moved items to proper storage order.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup if food debris under the blade of the slicer. There is a buildup of food debris on the blades of the potato slicer.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a pack of hotdogs thawing in the hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The handwashing sink at the bar is filled with ice. Educated operator on proper use of handwashing sinks.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. The door gasket on the upright cooler is damaged.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is a package of hotdogs thawing at room temperature in the hand washing sink.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Apr 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dried food debris on the French fry cutter.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the reach in freezer next to the doors.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dried food debris on the French fry cutter.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the reach in freezer next to the doors.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. There is fencing installed in front of the mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/51-36-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright reach in cooler raw shell eggs are stored over pastrami. Operator moved raw shell eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of old food debris on the potato cuber.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water at the three compartment sink not exceeding 95F after running water for 4 minutes. Operator adjusted the thermostat, hot water at 3 compartment sink 100F.
Intermediate/27-24-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee health reporting agreement, operator had employees read and sign the agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled sanitizer spray bottle in the service area. Operator labled the chemical spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There are employees preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on a hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. There are utensils stored in sanitizer on the cool line. Inspector educated the operator on proper storage of in use utensils. Operator removed the utensils from the sanitizer solution.
Basic/10-18-5/Corrected On-Site
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. There is fencing constructed around the front of the food trailer that prevents it from being movable.
Basic/51-36-1
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4

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.