Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
41
Score
The most recent inspection for Pelican's Bar & Grill Boardwalk Bar Riki Tiki Tavern, located at 401 Meade Ave in Cocoa Beach, FL, resulted in a High Risk score of 41. This inspection identified 3 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor violations, including issues with mold in the ice machine and improper food dispensing. While this recent inspection indicated several concerns, the facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its nine recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
41
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
23
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Violations — Nov 3, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dispenser chute for oasis drink machine
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic togo container used as scoop in rice. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured at tiki bar
51-11-4
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. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
06-09-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler across from stovetop kimchi (52F - Cold Holding); cooked lobster (52F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (52F - Cold Holding); slaw (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding). In lowboy under flat top raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) In flip top of reach in cooler across from flat top raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding). In glass door reach in cooler and holding well under service window slaw (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bagged disposable wipes stored over single service and food items in multiple locations. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda Dispenser nozzles at bar are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on water filter behind oven on cook line
29-28-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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