Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

TIKI WEST RAW BAR & GRILL

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3754255
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13860372
DBPR license4508576

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#16High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Mahi in reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale

Basic 15

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the kitchen Vents in the kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

#5Basic06-09-1

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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 In reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. White reach in freezer insulation peeling. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

#7Basic36-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic51-18-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic29-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. At the bar. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

#12Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to flour container. Wall by dish washer. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-29: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.