TIKI TIM'S PUB AND GRILL
923 72 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33710 · 727-266-7275
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen 3 live flies behind bar seen landing on trash can, bottle of cleaner, and bar
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
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/. Establishment has renovations in progress, extending their dining area and bar seating area.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -cook went from handling raw beef to handling grill utensils without glove change -cook handled clothing and proceeded to engage in food preparation without glove change Educated employee, he washed hands and changed gloves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind bar. Operator put paper towels out.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili in walk in cooler made on Monday not date marked. Operator date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical in spray bottle near 3 compartment sink not labeled. Operator labeled oven cleaner.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in walk in cooler -under POS system behind bar, has broken glass
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -Floors throughout kitchen worn and textured, allowing for accumulation of black substance in floor. -floor in walk in cooler not smooth, accumulation of black substance on floor.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. -walls and ceilings of hood system and cook line equipment have accumulation of grease
Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -potatoes cut into French fries without washing first Operator moved potatoes to be washed
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink behind bar (Quaternary 0ppm, retested at 200PPM) operator added sanitizer.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm, diluted and retested at 300PPM)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board behind bar stained
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed in sanitize solution.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in walk in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on hood walls/ceiling.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at hand wash sink behind bar
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen 3 live flies behind bar seen landing on trash can, bottle of cleaner, and bar
Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in walk in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on hood walls/ceiling.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at hand wash sink behind bar
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 3-4 seconds after returning to kitchen.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using bleach not approved for use on food contact surfaces in sanitizer buckets
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen 3 live flies behind bar seen landing on trash can, bottle of cleaner, and bar
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage (45F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone cheese (45F - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler. Ambient thermometer is reading 41F. I retemped the items before leaving and they were still elevated. Few Temperature Control for Safety foods are stored in walk in. Instructed operator to move all TCS foods to reach in units until walk in has been serviced. Operator called for repairs.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Owner is on the way with sanitizer. Operators have been instructed to use disposable dishes until proper sanitizer is available.
Accumulation of dead roaches in control devices.
Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors.
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. Cut cabbage (45F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone cheese (45F - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler. Ambient thermometer is reading 41F. They received a truck today. I retemped the items before leaving and they were still elevated. Few Temperature Control for Safety foods are stored in walk in. Instructed operator to move all TCS foods to reach in units if themps are not 41F or below in next hour. Operator called for repairs.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in walk in cooler. 3 dead roaches on floor broom outside walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on floor outside restrooms 1 dead roach in sticky trap in men's room 1 dead roach in sticky trap in women's room 4 dead roaches in sticky trap under sinks behind bar 5 dead roaches in sticky trap under register in corner of bar 2 dead roaches on floor under end of bar nearest entrance 1 dead roach in employee women's restroom Operator cleaned up dead roaches.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in walk in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on hood walls/ceiling.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at hand wash sink behind bar
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Exterior doors front and back has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/. Removed ice machine from outside to inside kitchen area, removed dishwasher from kitchen area. Bar area stand up cooler.
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 not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); @12:15 pasta (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (42F - Cold Holding); chicken (42F); pasta (43F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items to freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic 2oz cup in coleslaw. Employee removed plastic cup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured in back area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen. Manager removed off floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven presser soiled with food debris. Oven soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine out back area not locked
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.