TIKI BAR LIGHTHOUSE
1051 5 ST, Fort Myers Beach FL 33931 · 239-463-9392
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating increased from 70 to approximately 150 without seating change form being completed and sign off by authority having jurisdiction
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025003913 | Dec 2, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $200 |
| 7--2019048681 | Aug 7, 2019 | Oct 24, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for chlorine sanitizer
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At kitchen hand sink.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed as 70 seats but is currently operating in excess of 140 seats. Provided operator with DBPR Seating Change Form.
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Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar service wells
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler shrimp (49 F - Cold Holding); prepared wings (48 F - Cold Holding), per operator, less than 2 hours. Food was moved to walk in cooler to cool.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); Operator diluted to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar has a mold like substance inside. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in coleslaw. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in dry storage room. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 05-06-2025
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Small two door reach in cooler across from cooks line without a ot keeping food cold
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In public mens room
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); Operator diluted to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One pound of diced tuna completely thawed under reduced oxygen packaging with a label clearly stating to removed from package prior to thawing.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit to measure chlorine levels in dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling of dry storage room. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 12-02-2024
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. One pound of diced tuna completely thawed under reduced oxygen packaging with a label clearly stating to removed from package prior to thawing.
Dec 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic to go bag used to store pre cut hoagie rolls.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat sauces and deli ham in walk in cooler. Operator moved all food to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 05-16-2024 and 01-09-2024.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler raw ground beef stored directly above fish and raw chicken stored directly over raw shrimp. Operator moved all foods to proper storage.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bread crumb container.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in dry storage room has exposed beams and insulation where single use items and food is stored.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cooks line.
May 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 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); Sanitizer bucket was empty and operator replaced: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). Repeat from 01-09-2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled gags over peel and eat shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to prepped storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar used as dump sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to measure chlorine levels dish machine.
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. Jose S and Jose V expired in January of 2024. Ismael expired in February of 2024
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 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); Operator was running machine with empty chlorine bucket. Operator replaced to achieve Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without hand washing and began to work with food. Discussed with operator the need for hand washing prior to putting in gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and fish stored over shredded cabbage and raw shell eggs stored over pre made ready to eat sandwiches in walk in cooler. Operator moved all foods to proper storage.
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 DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and they were printed and completed during inspection
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No oyster advisory posted nor printed on menu. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5025-131 Oyster Advisory and it was printed and posted during inspection.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water heater was unplugged. Operator restored power and hot water was achieved.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damaged and missing in dry storage room directly above food storage shelves.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottles of water on prep table and prep shelf in kitchen. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved phone.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating increased from 70 to approximately 150 without seating change form being completed and sign off by authority having jurisdiction
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 1400 COLONIAL BLVD #35, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 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 - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Post Hurricane Ian, operator completed a complete kitchen remodel of all cooking, cooling, hot holding and hand washing equipment. As well as complete bar remodel (ice bins and hand washing sinks) Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-082 Plan Review requirements.
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.