JUNGLE BIRD TIKI
1520 LAFAYETTE ST, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 239-471-4111
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · 11 visits since August 2023
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DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 41 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies landing on cooking equipment at cook line. Operator put up fans to shew away flies.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Gooey cakes 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed cakes on one layer in walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of dish machine. Operator removed chemical.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of lime scale on the outside of the ice machine.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen exit and reach in freezer at side storage area near inside bar. Educated operator on the importance of defrosting freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of raw frozen tuna thawing at room temperature. Operator placed tuna in walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris underneath ac unit above mop sink and at cook line/kitchen entrance.
Oct 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Aug 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies landing on cooking equipment at cook line. Operator put up fans to shew away flies.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over ready to eat cooked pork. Operator switched containers.
Floor area in dishwash area covered with standing water.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving on side dry storage room near inside bar. Operator swept floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in side storage area near inside bar.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at inside bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris residue on outside of kitchen and bar equipment. Observed gray/mold-like substance on outside of ice bin at inside bar.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors.
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in hand wash sink in kitchen near dishwash area. Operator removed items.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw beef stored over wine in all in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator fixed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils and sponges stored in hand wash sink near back kitchen exit. Operator removed items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwash area and underneath hand wash sink near back exit. Educated operator on cleaning standing water. Operator mopped floors.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease underneath cooking equipment.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloth.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching ready to eat lettuce with bare hands. Educated employee. Employee discarded lettuce and washed hands and put on gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator place raw shell eggs on bottom shelf.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in storage room near ice machine. Operator turned on water.
Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwash area. Operator cleaned.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath hand wash sink next to mop sink and underneath shelving in back storage area near walk in cooler. Operator swept underneath mop sink and shelving. Observed buildup grease on floor underneath cooking equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters.
Stored food not covered. Frozen potato skins. Operator placed lid on potato skins.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of dead insects in control device above mop sink. Educated operator on changing sticky tape.
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. Operator removed fish from packaging.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Educated operator on importance of defrosting freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of having dumpster lid closed.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of dead insects in control device above mop sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on the importance of having dumpster closed. Operator closed dumpster.
Oct 17, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/.
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut brussel sprouts 50F cold hold, raw mahi mahi 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/.
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.
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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of keeping dumpster lid closed. Operator closed dumpster lid.
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.