Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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RED TIKI BAR

7361 46 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33709

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 5, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3264214
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8123291
DBPR license6217654

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 5, 2022 3:21 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 7, 2022 9:42 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#15High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented 6 lb can of cheddar cheese not separated from other cans of cheddar cheese in dry goods storage area. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority09-01-4

High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Kitchen employee dressed nachos with cut leafy greens using bare hand contact. Inspector advised kitchen employee of proper food handling. Employee washed hands and used gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#17High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies near walk in cooler next to bar. Approximately 12 dead flies in window sill of room with the mop sink. Evidence of approximately 30 insect wings located in window sill near front door. Operator used vacuum to remove dead flies and wings and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#18High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked pork. Operator moved eggs to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings by juke box next to front door. 12 rodent droppings in space between walk in cooler and wall. Operator used vacuum cleaner to remove rodent droppings and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen have built up food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in bar area is blocked by boxes of bottles. **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling of walk in beer cooler has dust and mold like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on top of ice machines not inverted for protection. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom at the back of the restroom on the right side of the bar does not have a covered receptacle. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented 6 lb can of cheddar cheese not separated from other cans of cheddar cheese in dry goods storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall baseboard across from juke box. 6 dead roaches behind cigar humidor. 1 dead roach in beer pong area. 1 dead roach behind frozen drink machine. Operator used vacuum cleaner to remove dead roaches and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water above food prep area in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen is involved in food prep with no beard guard. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in bar area are cracked and in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer in dry goods storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom at the rear on the right side of the bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen have built up food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic14-12-4

Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Bamboo salad bowls in kitchen are chipped on the edges. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:59 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.