TIKI WEST RAW BAR & GRILL

Name: TIKI WEST RAW BAR & GRILL
Address: 118 W RUBY ST, TAVARES, FL, 32778, US
Rating: 65.5

118 W RUBY ST, TAVARES, FL 32778

License #4508576

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65.5 Grade F / 100

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TIKI WEST RAW BAR & GRILL in TAVARES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 65.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 4, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 74 total violations — 5 critical, 16 major, 53 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Through the kitchen.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen Vents in the kitchen.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
[23-03-4] 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
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. Reach in freezer in the kitchen
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In the kitchen
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line soiled.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. White cutting board at cook line.

Call Back - Complied
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair through out kitchen
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Top of freezer chest in kitchen rusted
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in oyster prep
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler kitchen
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple in June file
[03C-89-4] Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Chicken wings 135 cooking per operator par cooking
[22-02-4] 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
[11-26-1] 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.
[53B-13-5] 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.
[01C-07-4] Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service in kitchen

Administrative complaint recommended
[11-26-1] 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.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[22-02-4] 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
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out boxes stored on floor in oyster bar
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler kitchen
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in oyster prep
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Y dish machine
[03A-02-5] 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)
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
[08B-54-4] Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Crab legs reach in freezer storage
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair through out kitchen
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Holding strainer in the bar.
[21-19-4] Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. On floor in dry storage
[23-03-4] 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
[06-09-1] 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
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar
[53B-13-5] 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.
[35A-02-7] 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
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Mahi thawed in sealed bag

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