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TIKI SUBS & MEXICAN PLACE INC

16970 SAN CARLOS BLVD UNIT 140 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 1, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3602048
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10885712
DBPR license4607853

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with clean up procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on importance of having test strips. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restrooms. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice and beans. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer in 2nd compartment of three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35B-01-4

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

Warning
#4Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of spatulas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Educated operator in hanging mops to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

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