Seffner Tiki Hut
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Seffner Tiki Hut 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer in main kitchen due”, which has been cited three times.
Seffner Tiki Hut's latest score of 74 falls below the Seffner average of 84. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed pack of cigarettes on prep shelf. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz portion cups in honey mustard and marinara sauce. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted in kitchen expired 2-1-2015
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in main kitchen due to broken gasket on right side door.
14-69-4
Basic - Unwashed vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed whole peppers, onions and tomatoes stored over cheese in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
74
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Tested sanitizer and tested at 200ppm. With tablet and water ratio.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink
31B-03-4
82
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand sink next to there compartment sink not installed per approved plans. Manager working on installing hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Hand sink not installed. Manager stated more time needed by plumbers **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
90
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand sink next to there compartment sink not installed per approved plans. Manager working on installing hand sink **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only proof was through an unapproved provider that was completed in 2018. **Warning**
53B-01-5
74
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed complete remodel of kitchen and redesign of layout. Front entrance to kitchen move to opposite wall. Only hand sink and kitchen is approximately 20 feet away from door opening. Observed hood system moved to adjacent wall observe compartment, sink, mops sink, one hand expo window Also, observed two walk-in coolers and an in unenclosed storage area. Unclosed storage area has dry storage rack with cleaned and sanitized dishes. Also one reach in freezer stored outside of main building. Observed solid walls for most of the area, but there is a gap at the bottom of the fencing, and the top of the fencing is close off with open grate that would allow for cross-contamination to occur. Additional employee restroom added as well. Two bars are present with garage doors, and they are completely open to environment. One bar next to garage doors does not have smooth and easily cleanable ceiling observed rafters above bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Plans submitted and awaiting approval from plan review on 1-22-2025. Will check on status at next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kayla - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed complete remodel of kitchen and redesign of layout. Front entrance to kitchen move to opposite wall. Only hand sink and kitchen is approximately 20 feet away from door opening. Observed hood system moved to adjacent wall observe compartment, sink, mops sink, one hand expo window Also, observed two walk-in coolers and an in unenclosed storage area. Unclosed storage area has dry storage rack with cleaned and sanitized dishes. Also one reach in freezer stored outside of main building. Observed solid walls for most of the area, but there is a gap at the bottom of the fencing, and the top of the fencing is close off with open grate that would allow for cross-contamination to occur. Additional employee restroom added as well. Two bars are present with garage doors, and they are completely open to environment. One bar next to garage doors does not have smooth and easily cleanable ceiling observed rafters above bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
61
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burgers cooked to order on menu. Printed and posted consumer advisory **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kayla
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed complete remodel of kitchen and redesign of layout. Front entrance to kitchen move to opposite wall. Only hand sink and kitchen is approximately 20 feet away from door opening. Observed hood system moved to adjacent wall observe compartment, sink, mops sink, one hand expo window Also, observed two walk-in coolers and an in unenclosed storage area. Unclosed storage area has dry storage rack with cleaned and sanitized dishes. Also one reach in freezer stored outside of main building. Observed solid walls for most of the area, but there is a gap at the bottom of the fencing, and the top of the fencing is close off with open grate that would allow for cross-contamination to occur. Additional employee restroom added as well. Two bars are present with garage doors, and they are completely open to environment. One bar next to garage doors does not have smooth and easily cleanable ceiling observed rafters above bar.
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored in a room that is not fully enclosed. Observed reach in freezer stored in unenclosed storage area.
08B-43-4
52
Feb 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of bayer asprin on table
41-07-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulated in kitchen due to fryer sticking out from under hood system
36-68-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink
29-11-4
78
Oct 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of cleaner on shelf by ketchup packets. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
41-10-4
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-13-4
64
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerator in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
90
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with green sanitizer not labeled in dish pit **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in chest freezer on cookline **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin freezer near front door **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stroked on floor in dry storage area **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted in dry storage area in kitchen **Warning**
42-01-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seffner Tiki Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seffner Tiki Hut on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seffner Tiki Hut?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer in main kitchen due” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Seffner Tiki Hut.
How does Seffner Tiki Hut compare to other restaurants in Seffner?
Seffner Tiki Hut most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Seffner average of 84.
Has Seffner Tiki Hut's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Seffner Tiki Hut have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Seffner Tiki Hut 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 Seffner Tiki Hut inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seffner Tiki Hut is inspected around four times per year on average.
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