TIKI WEST RAW BAR & GRILL
118 W RUBY ST, Tavares FL 32778 · 352-508-5783
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 6 flying insects at the bar. 4 by oyster bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025075093 | Aug 5, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $200 |
| 4--2018041593 | Jun 20, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | $400 |
| 4--2016038244 | Jun 22, 2016 | Sep 22, 2016 | $360 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate15 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Mahi in reach in cooler at cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage area.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen Vents in the kitchen.
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 In reach in cooler at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. White reach in freezer insulation peeling.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. At the bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to flour container. Wall by dish washer.
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate17 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. Chlorine 0 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-26. Operator renewed before end of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Mahi in reach in cooler at cook line.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink Quaternary over 500 ppm. Operator changed water. Rechecked. 200 ppm.
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. Over 200+. Operator change to quaternary. Rechecked 200 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Soda nozzle at the bar Soda nozzle in back storage area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with yellow liquid at dish machine operator labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen Vents in the kitchen.
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 In reach in cooler at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. White reach in freezer insulation peeling.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright freezer.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. At the bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to flour container. Wall by dish washer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in dry storage area.
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. White cutting board at cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Through the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen Vents in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment at cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Reach in freezer gaskets in the kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. Reach in freezer in the kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In the kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line soiled.
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 6 flying insects at the bar. 4 by oyster bar.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer on shelf with clean pots. Sanitizer on shelf with clean pots. Operator removed.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. White cutting board at cook line.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In shredded cheese container. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Through the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen Vents in the kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink at cook line. At sink in oyster area. Operator replaced signs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment at cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Reach in freezer gaskets in the kitchen
Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. Reach in freezer in the kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In the kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line soiled.
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority6 Intermediate17 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple in June file
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Chicken wings 135 cooking per operator par cooking
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gun nozzles bar Interior reach in cooler in kitchen Interior oven Interior fryer
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.
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.
Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service in kitchen
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair through out kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Top of freezer chest in kitchen rusted
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Light not functioning.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in oyster prep
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler kitchen
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen
Aug 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 40 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate28 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 15 live small flying insects under 3 compartment sink in bar on floor and walls 10 live small flying next to soda station in kitchen on pipes 2 live small flying insects in oyster bar flying around Total 27 small live flying insects
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Mahi thawed in sealed bag
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) raw oyster (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more then 4 hours raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) raw oyster (46F - Cold Holding)
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple in June file
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Chicken wings 135 cooking per operator par cooking
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gun nozzles bar Interior reach in cooler in kitchen Interior oven Interior fryer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Holding strainer in the bar.
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.
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.
Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Y dish machine
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair through out kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. On floor in dry storage
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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Top of freezer chest in kitchen rusted
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under the counter by the bar.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through pout kitchen and oyster bar kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen oil container
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar
Light not functioning.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in oyster prep
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equipment in the bar soiled Fan guards and shelves walk in cooler soiled Exterior all equipment in kitchen Exterior all equipment in oyster prep area All shelves in restaurant soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out boxes stored on floor in oyster bar
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler kitchen
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Crab legs reach in freezer storage
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate22 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - sanitizer bucket stored on line across fryer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda gun at front bar. - white cutting boards on cooks line. - can opener
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. - prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling throughout kitchen and prep areas.
Clean linen storage cabinet improperly located. - linen towels stored on floor in beer storage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - red,green, blue, white cutting boards on storage rack.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under ice machine
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - kitchen and prep area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - kitchen and prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - black reach in at front bar.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line and
Light not functioning. - prep area. - 2 light fixtures in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -all reach in gaskets on cooks line -Hood filter
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reach in coolers
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout entire kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk flour next to freezer.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 29 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate23 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottles of cleaner hanging above cocktail mix and can drinks at front bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Red and White cutting board on cooks. - interior of fryer and baskets -can opener
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - no chlorine test strips
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/
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all reach in cold holding units in kitchen area.
Ceiling tile missing. -Over exposed
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - ceiling over exposed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area
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. - seared tuna in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operated discarded
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - next to mop sink
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs stored at expo - tongs on cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line.
Light not functioning. - light in hoods - light fixtures over expo, dry storage
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of cooking equipment
Reach-in cooler and freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean silverware.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - interior of fryers and baskets
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - dump sink at front bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - ceiling over kitchen area and prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - All floors kitchen area - Oyster area.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of Avantco Freezer -exterior ofArctic air freezer - exterior on all cooking equipment on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler gaskets have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - Throughout entire kitchen area.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate17 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. -Pain meds stored on microwave on cooks line
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw tuna and raw Mahi stored overtarter tots in arctic air freezer. -Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken wings.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -2 spray bottles of cleaner hanging on shelf over straws at front bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - White cutting boards on cooks line. - can opener
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - freezers in front area of kitchen area (expo)
Ceiling tile missing. -prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - throughout kitchen and prep areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women s Room
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - back pack stored on prep table in oyster area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - kitchen area -prep area. - Oyster Area.
Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezer on cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of reach in freezer - dishwasher trays - Exterior of all cold hold reach in coolers on cooks line. -exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line. - Hood fliters
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cooks lines reach In across from stove (standing water)
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - Forks stored handle side down at front bar.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind cooking equipment on cooks line. -all walls throughout entire kitchen area.
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.