Buccaneer Galley & Rikki Tiki Tavern

10000 Turkey Lake Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Buccaneer Galley & Rikki Tiki Tavern eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Buccaneer Galley & Rikki Tiki Tavern trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature./raw chicken stored over raw burger patties/cook line cold drawer/ **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./can opener soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink./next to deep fryer/ **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./cook line/removed/ **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair./dish machine out of order. 3 sink set up with quart 200ppm. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./blocked by food cart, cook line/ **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink/cook line next to deep fryers.

29-20-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./cook wearing several bracelets while preparing food.

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./cook.

13-04-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

10-12-5

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./soda nozzles. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap./cook line hand sink/ **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./expired 10/2023.

29-28-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind dish area.

36-27-5

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./hose blocking kitchen and bar hand sink/ **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap./tiki bar hand sinks.

31B-06-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./soda nozzles, tiki bar.

22-02-4

Basic - Light not functioning./cook line.

36-62-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./seasoning on dry storage shelf/ **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./sliced turkey 47F, shredded cheese 50F/less than 4 hours/moved to walk in cooler/rechecked turkey 44F, cheese 45F/ **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee's drink inside cook line hand sink. Water hose inside tiki bar hand sink.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./all han sink water temperature at 89F, tiki bar/ **Repeat Violation**

27-16-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./dairy mixer interior soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./opened bottle water next to hot dog roller on kitchen table/ **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's jacket on top of a box of cherries/storage rack/ **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./cook line hand sink/ **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./ **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buccaneer Galley & Rikki Tiki Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buccaneer Galley & Rikki Tiki Tavern on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buccaneer Galley & Rikki Tiki Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Buccaneer Galley & Rikki Tiki Tavern.

How does Buccaneer Galley & Rikki Tiki Tavern compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Buccaneer Galley & Rikki Tiki Tavern most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Buccaneer Galley & Rikki Tiki Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buccaneer Galley & Rikki Tiki Tavern have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Buccaneer Galley & Rikki Tiki Tavern means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Buccaneer Galley & Rikki Tiki Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Buccaneer Galley & Rikki Tiki Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

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