HERITAGE LANDING TIKI
14591 HERITAGE LANDING BLVD, Punta Gorda FL 33955 · 941.347.2222
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe ground beef over raw fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer at bar handwash sink. Operator removed the strainer to the non-handwash sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed inoperable Reach in Drawers and Pizza Station.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside bar handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plates not inverted above make table at shelves. Operator inverted the top plates.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on soiled surface at exterior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice scoop and placed it in a clean container.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispenser at dump sink instead of next to handwash sink at bar. Educated the operator to move to handwash sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plates not inverted on open shelf above Make Table.
Observed ceiling has gap of space at dry storage area.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bar handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 83F at ware washing area handwash sink.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws not wrapped at bar counter.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cultured butter milk not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator able to provide the original certificate during inspection.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Shiela Shine stainless cleaner on top of ice machine. Operator removed to the storage area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple containers at bar handwash by the entrance. Operator removed the containers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed coleslaw not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at bar handwash sink. Operator replaced the dispenser to allow soap to be dispensed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple employee beverages at wait station Display Cooler Unit on top of other food items served to the public. Educated the operator to segregate in container labeled employee beverages. Operator removed the employee beverages to a safe and proper location.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at cookline with no beard guard. Employees placed beard guards on their beards.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees at kitchen. Educated the operator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container at bar. Operator labeled the food item.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe ground beef over raw fish at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
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. Observed documentation incomplete. Operator completed the documents during inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at kitchen handwash sink, Operator repaired to dispense soap.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen handwash sink.
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