MAI-TIKI RESTAURANT AND BAR
211 S COLORADO ST, Stuart FL 34994 · 561-374-0412
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 small flying insects at outside bar area. Not landing on anything, inside bar right corner( at outside bar area)
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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 not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored inside hand wash sink at cook Line
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Apr 1, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jan 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed reduced oxygen packaged sword fish, salmon package onsite no longer frozen. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed reduced oxygen packaged sword fish, salmon package onsite no longer frozen. See stop sale
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.
Clams removed from original container for long-term storage.
Food being prepared outside. Observed beef roasts cooking on spinning rotisserie device outside and fully exposed on patio with no cover. Operator removed items at time of inspection
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shields at several light panels in kitchen. Per operator, installation procedures are in place at time of inspection.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink at cook line with standing. Per Operator. Plumbing scheduled at time of inspection.
May 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 small flying insects at outside bar area. Not landing on anything, inside bar right corner( at outside bar area)
May 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 small flying insects at outside bar area. Not landing on anything, inside bar right corner( at outside bar area)
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cook line, ahi tuna thawed in ROP in low boy refrigerator. Been held overnight. Operator discarded tuna. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top and low boy, mahi (51F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken(51F-Cold Holding); Cooked pork(52F- Cold Holding); Sliced ham(48F-Cold Holding); Raw Hamburgers(51F-Cold Holding) Shrimp(52F-Cold Holding); Steak(49F-Cold Holding); Items not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items stored overnight. See stop potato slices (82F - Cold Holding)See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top and low boy, mahi (51F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken(51F-Cold Holding); Cooked pork(52F- Cold Holding); Sliced ham(48F-Cold Holding); Raw Hamburgers(51F-Cold Holding) Shrimp(52F-Cold Holding); Steak(49F-Cold Holding); Items not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items stored overnight. See stop sale potato slices (82F - Cold Holding) See stop sale
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. At cook line, ahi tuna thawed in ROP in low boy refrigerator. Operator discarded tuna. See stop sale
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Ac unit above 3bay sink is leaking onto sides of where dirty dishes usually are
Nov 8, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator is in process of getting certified
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna and tuna used for poke bowls
Equipment in poor repair. Lids to make table cooler when first entering kitchen are broken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment. Grease build up
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen by flat top
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in missing tile places on cook line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Ac unit above 3bay sink is leaking onto sides of where dirty dishes usually are
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate11 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. 00ppm
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator is in process of getting certified
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna and tuna used for poke bowls
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. Provided operator with forms
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile cracked in kitchen above clean dish storage
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates above make table cooler
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. None for employee bathroom or women's public bathroom
Equipment in poor repair. Lids to make table cooler when first entering kitchen are broken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment. Grease build up
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen by flat top
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on sauce container
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both beer coolers at bar
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in missing tile places on cook line
Water draining onto floor surface. When dish machine is used
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Ac unit above 3bay sink is leaking onto sides of where dirty dishes usually are
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.