PARADISE TIKI OF DANIA BEACH LLC
90 N BRYAN RD, Dania Beach FL 33004 · 954.362.4038
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019011106 | Feb 20, 2019 | Mar 26, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen, handwashing sink blocked by prep table.
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. One employee hired less than one month. Emailed handout to operator.
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. In back prep area, raw fish in reduced oxygen package not removed from package before thawing. Operator stated removed from freezer to thaw less than one hour. Discussed with operator remove fish completely before thawing.
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Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2025Warning 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator properly seperated
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed mahi thawing in ROP bearing the label to remove from ROP before thawing. Per operator mahi thawing in ROP for more than four hours. See stop sale
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored in hand sink. Operator removed
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.
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. 1. Observed mahi thawing in ROP bearing the label to remove from ROP before thawing. Per operator mahi thawing in ROP for more than four hours. See stop sale 2. Observed tuna thawing in ROP bearing the label to remove from ROP before thawing. Per operator tuna thawing less than four hours. Operator removed tuna from ROP
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in flip top cooler. Operator properly separated
Apr 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm);
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee using cell phone, after changed gloves and proceed to open cheese sauces at steam table. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front counter - to go containers- employee inverted.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with slime. Nozzles in bar soiled, operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by prep table, operator moved table.
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.
Stored food not covered. Pretzels inside chest freezer in kitchen, operator covered
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage area. Exposed insulation on wall in dry storage room.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Mahi and tuna. Manager slit all thawing packages.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Exposed insulation in dry storage room.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on ice bin baffle.
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. Portioned mahi still in ROP in Atosa reach in cooler. Manager slit all packages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack and shoes in dry storage area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Atosa reach in cooler missing ambient thermometer. Manager replaced thermometer.
Stored food not covered. Container of tortilla chips above triple sink not covered.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Exposed insulation panels in dry storage room.
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.