TIKKA BAR
503A GREEN ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-296-4811
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2024
JUL 24
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 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. Observed employee touching Naan bread with bare hands.
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018014802 | Feb 1, 2018 | Sep 11, 2018 | $960 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open milk container not dated. As per employee opened a day prior.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile dusty By storage area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair near three compartment sink.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by kitchen and storage area. Observed tiles broken at WIF.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Prepared tomato sauce in walk in cooler at 60F. As per cook from a day prior. Observed cooked rice at walk in cooler at 58°F. As per cook a day prior.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee proceeded to put gloves without wash hands.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching face and proceeded to prepared naan bread.
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. Observed employee touching Naan bread with bare hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw lobster at walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat food contaminated by employee under restriction/exclusion. See stop sale. 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. Observed employee touching Naan bread with bare hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Prepared tomato sauce in walk in cooler at 60F. As per cook from a day prior. Observed cooked rice at walk in cooler at 58°F. As per cook a day prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prepared tomatoes sauce (60F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (58F - Cold Holding); as per cook cooling since a day prior. Observed milk (45F - Cold Holding); raw lobster (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding), as per cook open and close door during lunch busy.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open milk container not dated. As per employee opened a day prior.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by kitchen entrance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile dusty By storage area.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean cups stored near hand sink by soda station exposed to splash.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair near three compartment sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by kitchen and storage area. Observed tiles broken at WIF.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed lid container broken inside WIF.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor by back entrance.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside sugar container.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signs at bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves racks rusted to stored clean equipment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on floor by WIF.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked tomato sauce 60°F as per cook from yesterday. And cooked rice at 58°F from yesterday.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 3, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepared tomato sauce found in walk in cooler at 50F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a container with tomato sauce stored on floor. cook container on shel.
Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler a container with tomato sauce without lid. Not in cooling process.
Walk-in/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepared tomato sauce found in walk in cooler at 50°F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sateen Senanayake/ Akbota kazbayoul/ Exp 1-10-25
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a container with tomato sauce stored on floor. cook container on shel.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler a container with tomato sauce without lid. Not in cooling process.
Walk-in/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed Home Depot plastic containers used to store sauce inside walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No cover for trash container located inside unisex restroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed lamb pot and onion sauce in plastic container stored on the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside walk in freezer.
Light not functioning. Observed dry storage light burned out.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at the sink located in the restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets.
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered frozen raw chicken and onion sauce stored inside walk in freezer.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves are rusted.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken at reach in cooler at cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade heavily soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed stored bowls not inverted at kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed 50 foot candles not functioning properly throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled.
Observed pipe underneath 3 compartment sink repaired with tape.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler and freezer.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor near 3 compartment sink.
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