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TIKI FISH N BURGERS

3900 COLLINS AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3502697
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8890667
DBPR license2330584

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed missing parasite letter for salmon.

#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked spaghettis at 49 F inside reach in cooler at the lobby . Cooler door was opened , employee placed the food inside ice for rapid cooling down . **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority03E-08-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice reheated inside microwave at 126F. Employee placed the rice again inside microwave and reheated the food at 165 f. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#14Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed coffee machine draining into the hand sink at the coffee lobby station.

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old debris on can opener. Employee washed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink. Employee was coached about the hand sink use. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new prep area with 3 steam tables, oven, salad coolers , toasters , sushi display , lobster tank and 3 portable induction hobs.

#18Intermediate53B-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. Missing training for all the employees.

#19Intermediate11-26-1

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.

Basic 10

#1Basic33-14-4

Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed butter container on the walk in freezer floor. Employee moved it . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.Observrd ice bucket on the floor at the lobby bar . Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle.

#5Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula and some other utensils inside standing water.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters.

#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cardboard boxes with disposable cups and containers on the dry storage floor.

#8Basic33-34-4

Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed dry storage area disorganized.

#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing inside standing water.

#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.