Tiki Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Tiki Cafe 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “torn gaskets on tall reach-in cooler”, which has been cited three times.
Among Indialantic restaurants, the typical score is 83; Tiki Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna (44F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) foods brought out to prep table 2.5 hours ago, employee placed items in ice bath to rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 packages of salmon thawed not removed from vacuum seal, nor removed completely from packaging.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. 2 packages of salmon thawed in packaging without being removed from vacuum seal. Must remove Discussed ROP of fish with operator, all fish that must be removed from packaging prior to thaw, beginning January 2026, the fish must be removed completley from packaging prior to thaw.
06-09-1
64
Oct 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 20 droppings under hand wash sink in kitchen. 5 droppings under front counter corner by register 1 rodent dropping on sheet pan 5 rodent dropping inside sweet potatoes box **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Box of sweet potatoes with gnaw matks on sweet potato. See stop sale.
01B-16-5
78
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server filled water pitcher up from hand sink next to triple sink.
31A-11-4
90
Sep 30, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open drink on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water dripping from ceiling onto floor in doorway
36-32-5
74
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
High Priority - Sanitizing solution in spray bottle exceeds the maximum concentration allowed, 500+. Operator diluted until 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cups near server station not completely air dried before being stacked. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Torn gaskets on tall reach-in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Unwashed veggies over milks and other various beverages **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
58
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. *Dishwasher was primed and ran again, testing at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. *other server has food training, but does not have access to it at this time. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. *Torn gaskets in multiple reach-in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. *Tall reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. *Unwashed vegetables above milk and other various beverages. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
61
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Waitress stated that butter packets are returned to refrigeration at end of 4 hours rather than being discarded. Butter packets not on marker board
03F-04-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At 77°F. Operator moved container onto flat top. Second temp at 137°F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of potatoes stored on the floor in rear prep area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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. Salmon and tuna
06-09-1
74
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cook forgot to mark on board **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Artemio Romero **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above rice back kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets under counter reach in cooler
14-11-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tiki Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tiki Cafe on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tiki Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “torn gaskets on tall reach-in cooler” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tiki Cafe.
How does Tiki Cafe compare to other restaurants in Indialantic?
Tiki Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Indialantic average of 83.
Has Tiki Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tiki Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tiki Cafe 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 Tiki Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tiki Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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