Tiki Bar
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Tiki Bar eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands before putting on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw fish stored over hotdogs. Operator moved hotdogs to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed cream in working walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
64
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on importance of having proper test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on having current license present. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed spatulas. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to ice machine and hand wash sink at cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance on beer lines in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated on having lid on trash receptacle. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
58
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed working with raw hamburger patties not washing hands before working with clean equipment and ready to foods. Educated employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on having test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand wash sink at bar.
27-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee placed employee food on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance inside cabinets at outside bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
08B-61-5
50
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food items. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash signs. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
67
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature temperature at hand wash sink at bar reaching 95F (waited 3 minutes). Educated operator on proper temperature of hand wash sinks. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by trash container. Operator removed trash container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on floor. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
52
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tiki Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tiki Bar on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tiki Bar?
Across the inspection record, “no quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tiki Bar.
How does Tiki Bar compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Tiki Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Tiki Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tiki Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tiki Bar 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 Tiki Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tiki Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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