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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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RED TIKI BAR AND GRILL

7361 46 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33709

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 4, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3582628
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10790781
DBPR license6217654

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 4, 2025 2:18 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 5, 2025 2:16 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority9 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical29 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#14High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Approximately 20 live flies on discarded boxes near beer walk in cooler at left side of bar near beer taps

#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches under 3 compartment sink in kitchen 1 live roach on middle of floor in kitchen 3 live roaches bottom of doorway under steam table 1 live roach under hand sink in kitchen area. 1 live roach under fryers

#16High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings under tables in dining area near dartboards 4 rodent droppings under pos cabinet at bar **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. slice tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F – Cold Holding). Employee placed items in stand up cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#18High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ground beef (75F – Hot Holding). Employee reheated meat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#19High Priority41-25-4

High Priority – Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment throughout kitchen area.

#20High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside hose next to lady's room.

Intermediate 9

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#23Intermediate51-10-4

Intermediate – Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time.

#24Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in outside bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#25Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – 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/. Spoke to plan review regarding if plans have been submitted and no plans have been submitted for the 2 ice machines moved outside back area and a bar and stage with seating outside rear doors. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#26Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at outside bar area.

#27Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta made 3-4-2025 no date marking. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#28Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.

#29Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at 78F at outside bar area.

Basic 13

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on multiple equipment and door handles in kitchen area

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in kitchen area.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach in door jam of kitchen door 1 dead roach under ice well at bar 1 dead roach in bucket of water at entrance of beer walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen area.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cans of beer on floor in walk in cooler

#8Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop outside by ice machine on dirty surfaces.

#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers and flat top has heavy grease buildup. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust I'm kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
5 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.