Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
By comparison, the average Cape Canaveral facility scores 76, putting Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steamwell on make line Alfredo (117F - Reheating). Not going to reach 165°F within 2 hour limit. Operator moved to grill top to speed up reheating **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
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 mahi in reach-in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live flying insects at interior bar **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns and holsters at bars are soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in spice bin. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple torn or improperly fitted
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in storage areas without covering. Operator placed lids on each **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloths not stored in solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
45
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Black ants at the exterior bar. No contamination of any consumables evident. **Warning**
35A-09-4
86
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 96F at the expo toaster - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Chart dated for the 29th found on the 31st informed manager that it could result in a stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler cut romaine 42F to 44F Yogurt 46F in cooler over night **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Salad cold bar and Cuban station temps between 45-51°F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Omelette cooler and other cook line coolers - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
61
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 96F at the expo toaster
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Chart dated for the 29th found on the 31st informed manager that it could result in a stop sale. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler cut romaine 42F to 44F Yogurt 46F in cooler over night **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Yogurt 2.5 lbs
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 17 live flies in dish pit and server area off the dish area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Server entered through rear door and began moving plates of cooked foods to a tray without washing hands
12A-16-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans cooling over night 45F Soups cooling over night 50F to 65F over night in the walk in cooler Cooked 50 to 51F cooling over night. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Table mounted can opener is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter
41-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar at hand
29-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped flys , in fly strip located above bag n box station.
35A-06-4
Basic - Clean plates on crash cart located outside not stored a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cutting board. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. All plastic containers
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior of all cook line equipment soiled with grease. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Soda gun holsters heavily soiled at the bar inside.
23-03-4
Basic - Hood heavily soiled with grease.
36-50-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Dish area
38-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Omelette cooler and other cook line coolers
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Outside bar at hand sink
21-12-4
17
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw tuna stored over sauces. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose bib at rear dock area
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns and holsters behind each bar have an accumulation of mold like substances. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple cooks missing head coverings and beard restraints
13-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on shelves and in reach in coolers on cook line. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line
21-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking at faucet behind interior bar
29-11-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in cooler
36-02-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles and electronics cords have an accumulation of dust in kitchen
36-50-4
45
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
41
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On countertop in kitchen butter (47F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna on a over prepared vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of dispenser nozzle for soda gun at exterior bar is soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Stray cat on in service area of tiki bar
35A-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz soufflé cups used as scoops for grated cheese and salsa. Operator discarded
14-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving supports are rusted and chipping
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease dripping
23-03-4
52
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
37
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line cooked noodles (79F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on service side of cook line. Raw tuna stored over ready to eat foods. Operator moved In walk in cooler raw beef stored over raw seafood. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flying insects behind interior bar **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area behind dispenser nozzles of yogurt machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Under side of beer tap tower has an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Cover plate to ice bin at soda machine in service area next to restroom has an accumulation of mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cups used as scoops in beets and parmigiana cheese. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Put on beard net **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler door
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces over cook line have a buildup of grease dripping **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles and cables over cook line in kitchen have an accumulation of dust
36-50-4
32
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding the dispenser nozzle of soda machine on service line has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corner of inside bar
29-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of railing over ice well in the outside bar is soiled Walls surrounding hoods on cook line have an accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Under ticket printer on cook line. Operator moved to dish **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket phone and keys on shelf over reach in cooler of cook line
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line and computer cords coming through ceiling tiles have an accumulation of dust
36-34-5
70
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on the non-chemical side of the split at mop sink
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On bar counter next to the ice cream machine. whipped cream (51F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server delivered dirty dishes to dish area then prepared drinks for customers without washing hands
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Underside of bar, over ice bin in tiki bar is soiled
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored under ticket printer
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of oven door. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line. Utensils in standing water 83°F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind inside bar
29-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ppm. Operator diluted. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on multiple prep and food storage areas. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked cups and Cambros **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar.
How does Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar compare to other restaurants in Cape Canaveral?
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Canaveral average of 76.
Has Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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