TIKI COVE AT VENETIAN BAY
215 N AIRPORT RD, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168 · 386-410-2078
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2025
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Cook making salsa and bartender cutting limes
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Cook making salsa and bartender cutting limes
Live, small flying insects found. 2
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg 129-134F Hash browns 118-122F Peppers and onions 130F. Steam table
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat at three compartment sink. Advised to dilute until serviced to dispense less chemical
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Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. House margaritas lists fresh lime and orange juices but commercially processed juice is used, DD Rita lists fresh citrus juices but no fresh juices are used per operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black grooves and stains on cutting boards
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen
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. Mallory, reviewed during inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Side of the building, adjacent to men's restroom
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Above prep table where air handler used to be
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks with food contact surface up in the bar
May 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
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 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/. Propane pizza oven added outside back door, gazebo storage of outdoor coolers and freezer,
Feb 20, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cream. Gazebo area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Shredded cheese 71F out and returned to cooler. Operator discarded - tator tots 51F out of cooler while rearranging
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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/. Propane pizza oven added outside back door, gazebo storage of outdoor coolers and freezer,
Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without permit from the local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas.
Clean linens stored on floor. Bags of towels
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on bag in the box soda
Food stored on floor. Oil under mop sink
Sep 2, 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.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. back door
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.