Low Key Tiki
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
86
Score
Low Key Tiki appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among St. James City restaurants, the typical score is 80; Low Key Tiki is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in storage areal. The owner removed bottles of water from off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
86
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed blue duct tape uses on reach-in cooler gaskets
14-71-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in storage area.
36-17-5
90
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs was removed from oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage racks in walk-in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
74
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
64
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 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. Observed raw steak over raw pork in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the raw steak to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler beside the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical on dish rack with clean dishes. The chemicals was removed from dish rack. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty container in hand washing sink beside triple sink. The empty container was removed from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was placed at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on triple sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator drink on cook line while engaging in food preparation.
12B-02-4
43
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
78
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
78
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce in stand up reach-in freezer. The operator moved produce to top of reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw spicy chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken fingers (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved raw products into walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook begin work place gloves on without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by toaster. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 2 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Low Key Tiki last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Low Key Tiki on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Low Key Tiki?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Low Key Tiki.
How does Low Key Tiki compare to other restaurants in St. James City?
Low Key Tiki most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. James City average of 80.
Has Low Key Tiki's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Low Key Tiki have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Low Key Tiki means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Low Key Tiki inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Low Key Tiki is inspected around two times per year on average.
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