TIKI BEACH CAFE
4040 GALT OCEAN DR · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33308
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
01B-01-4High Priority – 1 #10 Dented can of marinara present. See stop sale. **Warning**
12A-20-4High Priority – Cook touched raw shell egg French toast batter, then washed hands with no soap, put on gloves and touched ready to eat ham. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-06-5High Priority – Expo Flip Top Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut Tomatoes (49F – Cooling); Sliced Turkey (49F – Cooling); Sliced Ham (47-49F – Cooling) per operator items prepared yesterday and held in unit over night. Observed right lower reach in door with torn gaskets. Reviewed proper cooling. See stop sale. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Expo flip top – Raw tuna stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat prepared cut lettuce . Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Double door stainless steel 3 packages of unopened tuna, per operator placed in unit last night. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo Counter Top – Butter (83F). Per operator placed out approximately 2 hours ago. Operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. Reviewed proper cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-38-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Expo Flip Top Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut Tomatoes (49F – Cooling); Sliced Turkey (49F – Cooling); Sliced Ham (47-49F – Cooling) per operator items prepared yesterday and held in unit over night. Observed right lower reach in door with torn gaskets. Reviewed proper cooling. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM Michael Coppola arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of degreaser at 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle **Warning**
41-04-4Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 7
35A-03-4Basic – 1 dead roach under dishwasher. Operator removed roach and clean/sanitized area. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Behind dish machine wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On expo line – inside Residential Combo Unit- cup without handle stored inside fruit and blueberries container with. Operator immediately removed cup. Reviewed proper utensils used to scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-2Basic – 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. Double door stainless steel – 3 packages of unopened tuna, per operator placed in unit last night. See stop sale **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Kitchen AC vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda Fountain unit visibly soiled **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Water from Dishwasher draining onto floor. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:25 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.