TIKI WEST RAW BAR & GRILL
118 W RUBY ST · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
40 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-7High Priority – 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 **Admin Complaint**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Mahi thawed in sealed bag
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw shrimp (47F – Cold Holding) raw oyster (46F – Cold Holding)
03A-02-5High Priority – 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)
Intermediate 8
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple in June file
03C-89-4Intermediate – Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Chicken wings 135 cooking per operator par cooking
22-02-4Intermediate – 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
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Holding strainer in the bar.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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-13-5Intermediate – 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-07-4Intermediate – Raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service in kitchen
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Y dish machine
Basic 28
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair through out kitchen
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
21-19-4Basic – Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. On floor in dry storage **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1Basic – 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
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Top of freezer chest in kitchen rusted
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under the counter by the bar.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through pout kitchen and oyster bar kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In kitchen oil container
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in oyster prep
23-03-4Basic – 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
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out boxes stored on floor in oyster bar
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler kitchen
08B-54-4Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Crab legs reach in freezer storage
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
9 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.