Jungle Bird Tiki
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Jungle Bird Tiki has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen exit and reach”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so Jungle Bird Tiki trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Gooey cakes 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed cakes on one layer in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of dish machine. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the outside of the ice machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen exit and reach in freezer at side storage area near inside bar. Educated operator on the importance of defrosting freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of raw frozen tuna thawing at room temperature. Operator placed tuna in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris underneath ac unit above mop sink and at cook line/kitchen entrance.
36-27-5
47
Oct 20, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
95
Aug 19, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 9 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flies landing on cooking equipment at cook line. Operator put up fans to shew away flies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over ready to eat cooked pork. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor area in dishwash area covered with standing water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving on side dry storage room near inside bar. Operator swept floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at inside bar. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris residue on outside of kitchen and bar equipment. Observed gray/mold-like substance on outside of ice bin at inside bar. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in side storage area near inside bar. **Warning**
14-69-4
41
Jun 3, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in hand wash sink in kitchen near dishwash area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
86
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Observed employee touching ready to eat lettuce with bare hands. Educated employee. Employee discarded lettuce and washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator place raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in storage room near ice machine. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwash area. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath hand wash sink next to mop sink and underneath shelving in back storage area near walk in cooler. Operator swept underneath mop sink and shelving. Observed buildup grease on floor underneath cooking equipment. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen potato skins. Operator placed lid on potato skins. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease.
36-34-5
43
Jan 26, 2024
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control device above mop sink. Educated operator on changing sticky tape. **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4
Basic - 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. Operator removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Educated operator on importance of defrosting freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Educated operator on importance of having dumpster lid closed. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
74
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
90
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50ppm.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 5lb can of hoisin sauce dented. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at hand wash sinks in restrooms near separate standing dining room reaching 75F (waited 3 minutes). Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
52
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef stored over cook potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator placed container of raw beef on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at hand wash sink next to ice machine reaching 87F (waited 3 minutes).
27-16-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed certifications missing date of training.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dry storage. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or gray-like substance. Ceiling vent in back food prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - 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. Operator opened packages before leaving inspection. Educated operator on importance of opening packages of fish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sweat shirt stored on top of deli paper. Educated operator on importance of proper storage of employee belongings. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle loose at hand wash sink at bar.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar.
31B-04-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jungle Bird Tiki last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jungle Bird Tiki on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jungle Bird Tiki?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer at kitchen exit and reach” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jungle Bird Tiki.
How does Jungle Bird Tiki compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Jungle Bird Tiki most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Jungle Bird Tiki's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jungle Bird Tiki have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jungle Bird Tiki 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 Jungle Bird Tiki inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jungle Bird Tiki is inspected around four times per year on average.
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