COVE TIKI DECK
790 S ATLANTIC AVE, Ormond Beach FL 32176
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects: -1 in kitchen -3 in bar area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,350
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023069556 | Nov 16, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $800 |
| 4--2023050069 | Aug 23, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | $400 |
| 4--2021037396 | Aug 5, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2018014247 | Jan 30, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 | $350 |
| 4--2016056877 | Jul 20, 2016 | Jan 6, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with bleach unlabeled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in bar area.
Food stored on floor. -french bread on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -containets with flour and sugar unlabeled.
Jun 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
May 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked beef at 59°f in walk in cooler. Cooked and placed in walk in cooler yesterday.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -cooked beef at 59°f in walk in cooler. Cooked and placed in walk in cooler yesterday.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -duct tape on plastic sauce bottle.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Ceiling tile missing above ice machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Mashed potatoes in reach in cooler at 55°f, cooling since last night. -Marinara sauce in walk in cooler between 50°f and 55°f, cooling since yesterday.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -Mashed potatoes in cooler at 55°f. Cooling since last night. -Marinara sauce in walk in cooler between 50°f and 55°f, cooling since yesterday.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by back door.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Mashed potatoes cooling in deep pan and marinara sauce cooling in 5 gallon buckets.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee jacket on rack next to single service items.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair, bottom shelf of prep table rusted.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 16, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 16, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -vegetable soup, made day prior inside deep container in walk in cooler, 45F in middle, 43 at edge. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored above soup inside walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -cooked pork marked 11/8
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked pork marked 11/8
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -1 rodent dropping on top shelf above makeline cooler on cookline, next to bowls/plates/cups, above tabletop warmer -5 rodent droppings under food storage rack inside kitchen on floor -2 rodent droppings next to baited trap on floor at end of cookline under slatted grill -1 dropping in corner of floor at end of cookline. -manager amd employees cleaned up, washed and sanitized affected areas, stated calling pest control services.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -vegetable soup, did not cool to 41F in middle within 6 hrs inside deep pot
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut lettuce, 55F on top of ice bed inside deep container. Employee stated less than 1 hour ago, moved to down below to cool down
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -egg wash, 71F on cook line in fry station for battering. Employee stated made 3.5 hours prior, see stop sale. Advised to use time as public health controls
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. -hand sink next to ice machine
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -using deep pot to cool soup inside walk in cooler. Advised to cool using ice bath/chill stick/or use more shallow containers
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -poke tuna, disclosure on first page of menu without indicator for which items are served raw/undercooked. Manager corrected menus during inspection
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -dry storage room
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -dry storage room/maintenance storage room. -on floor below shelving, mixed debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking under dish machine
Aug 23, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table rusted through.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, torn gasket inside ice machine.
Holes in ceiling tiles in server area.
Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt at cook line.
Aug 23, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 22 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects: -1 in kitchen -3 in bar area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Butter sauce in walk in cooler dated 08/12.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Butter sauce dated 08/12.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 rodent droppings in kitchen under food storage rack, 2 rodent droppings on top of food storage containers in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta in reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of dead flies in handwash sink in bar area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense blueberries.
Clean bowls, plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone, keys and gladded in food preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table rusted through.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, torn gasket inside ice machine.
Holes in ceiling tiles in server area.
Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: shelving at cookline.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease at cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt at cook line.
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.