The Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
90
Score
The Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Deerfield Beach sits at 83, putting The Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in warewash area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gaskets at reach in cooler drawers at cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
90
Aug 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb with two attached hoses. **Warning**
29-34-4
Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one broken fresh clam in container at reach in cooler drawer at cookline in the kitchen. **Warning**
01B-10-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Utensil water 79F with in use scoop stored on food prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of reach in cooler door in disrepair/has exposed insulation. 1. Two door arctic air reach in cooler opposite grill at cookline. 2. Two door reach in cooler opposite oven at cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to triple sink in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6
67
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in Utensil water 109F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ware wash area. Operator posted hand wash sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old "use first" sticker on container stored clean on clean utensil rack in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry towel stored on food prep table at cook line. **Warning**
21-10-4
82
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed metal container stored clean on cleaned utensils rack in ware washing area.
16-46-4
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. Observed raw tuna thawing in sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Tuna thawing for less than three hours, operator opened packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on chef majesty three door reach in cooler in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Reach in cooler door gaskets on single door avantco and three door Chef majesty reach in coolers in kitchen.
23-03-4
82
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door flip top cooler on cook line at sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding)chef said items less than four hours, moved to working cooler and called for maintenance
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Not all tags were dated only a few.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bartender replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
70
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 1. Employee picked up towel off the floor, took towel to the trash, dried soiled gloves at the handsink with paper towels , returned to cook line and then handled clean plates. Operator reviewed handwashing procedure with employee. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussel/ tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs in the basin of the hand sink in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on pans at clean drain board and stored on cleaned utensil rack in ware wash area.
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on three door reach in cooler opposite stove in kitchen. 2. Avantco two door reach in cooler, door gaskets, by stove in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the warehouse wash sign. Operator posted sign at the hand wash sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of Avantco reach-in-cooler next to stove in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
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. Observed frozen tuna thawing in ROP packages in reach in cooler in kitchen and walk in cooler in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
55
May 17, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar.
How does The Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
The Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has The Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar 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 The Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Cove Restaurant and Tiki Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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