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KA'TIKI

8803 W GULF BLVD · TREASURE ISLAND · Pinellas County · FL 33706

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3708712
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13747205
DBPR license6208147

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate6 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

#7High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket set up will quaternary tablets testing at 500+ PPM. Employee dumped some of the liquid out and diluted the sanitizer with water. Quaternary sanitizer is now testing at 200 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 7

#8Intermediate11-27-4

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. Emailed the general manager Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form at the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle heavily soiled with brown build up, it was observed removed from gun and soaking in bucket of liquid in the bar with mop closet.

#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit observed.

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels observed at hand sink bar at north end of dining area.

#12Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training certificates that were provided for current employees are all expired. Observed training certificates for the following employees: Aaron W. and Carol T. with a completion date of 7/27/2023 through Food Safety First. John V. with a completion date of 7/30/2020 through Safety avoid Systems. No other employee training certificates could be provided. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid substance. Employee labeled as Mr. Clean. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. When hot water faucet knob is turned at hand sink in dinning area bar and northend bar no water dispenses.

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of bar ice machine (north end side) soiled with pink mold like substance along bottom of stainless steel plate. Interior of ice machine in back outdoor area (south end of building) soiled with black mold like substance on top corners of white plastic.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified license number and location address through 7/1/2026 inspection report posted on office door. In the middle of the inspection the manager showed the inspector the current license on their phone.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and bottle of liquid for their vape stored on shelf above the single door reach in deli cooler across from the three compartment sink. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar hand sink next to closet that has the mop sink. Hand washing sing provided and posted during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with gray and white substance on single door reach in deli cooler. Gaskets soiled with white substance on single door reach in freezer.

#6Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. No hot water dispenses when hot faucet knob is turned on at hand sink in dinning area bar, and dining bar on the north side of the property.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 2:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 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
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.