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TIKKA BAR

509 SOUTHARD ST, KEY WEST, FL 33040

License #5402750

🍛 Indian ℹ️
Latest inspection
September 21, 2026 · 9 findings · 2 critical
Routine - Food
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The latest inspection on September 21, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 4 minor.

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked rice inside reach in cooler in prep area. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
  • [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen entrance.
  • [14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade towel used for naan bread at tandoori oven. Operator replaced towel with food grade cloth.
  • [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled in prep area.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line.
  • [53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificates missing date of birth.
  • [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice inside reach in cooler in prep area not date marked. As per operator was prepared over 24 hours.
  • [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at end of cook line and in prep area in disrepair, not in use. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in prep area.
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine.
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