Tiki Bar Lighthouse
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Tiki Bar Lighthouse 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Tiki Bar Lighthouse's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for chlorine sanitizer
16-37-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At kitchen hand sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar service wells
29-17-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed as 70 seats but is currently operating in excess of 140 seats. Provided operator with DBPR Seating Change Form. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-09-4
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); Operator diluted to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler shrimp (49 F - Cold Holding); prepared wings (48 F - Cold Holding), per operator, less than 2 hours. Food was moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar has a mold like substance inside. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish machine.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in coleslaw. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in dry storage room. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 05-06-2025 **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Small two door reach in cooler across from cooks line without a ot keeping food cold
14-74-7
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In public mens room
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); Operator diluted to achieve: Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
45
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One pound of diced tuna completely thawed under reduced oxygen packaging with a label clearly stating to removed from package prior to thawing.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit to measure chlorine levels in dish machine.
16-37-1
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. One pound of diced tuna completely thawed under reduced oxygen packaging with a label clearly stating to removed from package prior to thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling of dry storage room. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 12-02-2024 **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
70
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled gags over peel and eat shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to prepped storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Sanitizer bucket was empty and operator replaced: Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). Repeat from 01-09-2024. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to measure chlorine levels dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jose S and Jose V expired in January of 2024. Ismael expired in February of 2024
53B-14-5
55
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and fish stored over shredded cabbage and raw shell eggs stored over pre made ready to eat sandwiches in walk in cooler. Operator moved all foods to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without hand washing and began to work with food. Discussed with operator the need for hand washing prior to putting in gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm); Operator was running machine with empty chlorine bucket. Operator replaced to achieve Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and they were printed and completed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No oyster advisory posted nor printed on menu. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5025-131 Oyster Advisory and it was printed and posted during inspection.
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water heater was unplugged. Operator restored power and hot water was achieved.
27-16-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Seating increased from 70 to approximately 150 without seating change form being completed and sign off by authority having jurisdiction
51-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottles of water on prep table and prep shelf in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damaged and missing in dry storage room directly above food storage shelves.
36-32-5
39
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Post Hurricane Ian, operator completed a complete kitchen remodel of all cooking, cooling, hot holding and hand washing equipment. As well as complete bar remodel (ice bins and hand washing sinks) Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-082 Plan Review requirements. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Operator unable to provide proof that application for plan review was submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/. Post Hurricane Ian, operator completed a complete kitchen remodel of all cooking, cooling, hot holding and hand washing equipment. As well as complete bar remodel (ice bins and hand washing sinks) Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-082 Plan Review requirements. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7
90
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tiki Bar Lighthouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tiki Bar Lighthouse on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tiki Bar Lighthouse?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tiki Bar Lighthouse.
How does Tiki Bar Lighthouse compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers Beach?
Tiki Bar Lighthouse most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers Beach average of 82.
Has Tiki Bar Lighthouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tiki Bar Lighthouse have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tiki Bar Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tiki Bar Lighthouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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