Inspection Report

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TIKI WEST RAW BAR & GRILL

118 W RUBY ST · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3654146
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13483525
DBPR license4508576

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#16High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 6 flying insects at the bar. 4 by oyster bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer on shelf with clean pots. Sanitizer on shelf with clean pots. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#18Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. White cutting board at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 15

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In shredded cheese container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Through the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen Vents in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line.

#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook at cook line.

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At sink at cook line. At sink in oyster area. Operator replaced signs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic29-01-4

Basic – Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly.

#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. Reach in freezer in the kitchen

#13Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In the kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
6 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.