TIKI CAFE
2344 N HWY A1A, Indialantic FL 32903 · 321-610-7370
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
5 inspections trending down, 21 points off where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 20 droppings under hand wash sink in kitchen. 5 droppings under front counter corner by register 1 rodent dropping on sheet pan 5 rodent dropping inside sweet potatoes box
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025077857 | Oct 17, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 packages of salmon thawed not removed from vacuum seal, nor removed completely from packaging.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna (44F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) foods brought out to prep table 2.5 hours ago, employee placed items in ice bath to rapid chill.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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. 2 packages of salmon thawed in packaging without being removed from vacuum seal. Must remove Discussed ROP of fish with operator, all fish that must be removed from packaging prior to thaw, beginning January 2026, the fish must be removed completley from packaging prior to thaw.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 20 droppings under hand wash sink in kitchen. 5 droppings under front counter corner by register 1 rodent dropping on sheet pan 5 rodent dropping inside sweet potatoes box
Box of sweet potatoes with gnaw matks on sweet potato. See stop sale.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server filled water pitcher up from hand sink next to triple sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water dripping from ceiling onto floor in doorway
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open drink on prep table.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with sanitizer not labeled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server station wet nesting.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Sanitizing solution in spray bottle exceeds the maximum concentration allowed, 500+. Operator diluted until 300ppm
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
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.
Cups near server station not completely air dried before being stacked.
Torn gaskets on tall reach-in cooler
Unwashed veggies over milks and other various beverages
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. *Dishwasher was primed and ran again, testing at 100ppm.
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. *other server has food training, but does not have access to it at this time.
Equipment in poor repair. *Torn gaskets in multiple reach-in coolers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. *Tall reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the kitchen.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. *Unwashed vegetables above milk and other various beverages.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. *Dishwasher was primed and ran again, testing at 100ppm.
Food manager certification expired. *Operator states that they are scheduled to take the exam, and have only worked here for 3 weeks.
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. *other server has food training, but does not have access to it at this time.
Equipment in poor repair. *Torn gaskets in multiple reach-in coolers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. *Tall reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the kitchen.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. *Unwashed vegetables above milk and other various beverages.
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.