Tiki Docks River Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
67
Score
Tiki Docks River Bar & Grill has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Tiki Docks River Bar & Grill's latest score is in line with the Riverview average of 69. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries 120 F, manager voluntarily discarded.
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle in coleslaw, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Hung at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and sugar not labeled, manager labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tong handle in dry slaw mixture at one of inspection. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bulk sugar and flour operator made new labels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
90
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 46 F in reach in cooler, manager placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits 109 F- retell 160 F, rice 109 F- retell 165 F, beans 110 F- retemp 160 F in steam well. Employee reheated. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting near dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water at indoor bar.
36-22-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Portion cup lids not inverted. Manager inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler across from fryers.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung mop at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
47
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab mix 52 F, beef 47 F in reach in cooler on line. Operator placed on ice and in another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0ppm chlorine, establishment was not using dish machine at time of inspection. Advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly. 3 compartment sink tested 200ppm quaternary ammonium.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At in door bar, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings not labeled in dry storage. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine at outdoor bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at the outdoor bar. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
82
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
22-02-4
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. Operator provided one food handler certification through Environ health associates. Operator has the completion certificate for all employee through the establishment program 1-4-7 academy.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in flour, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted at bar, operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar containing sanitizer solution.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained, soda dispenser soiled with mold like substance in service area.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machines in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pans above three compartment sink not inverted. Operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee nerf gun held on top gloves and bamboo stick on dry storage shelf. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Beverage syrups stored on floor and used as door stop in upstairs dry storage area. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal back plate of hood system soiled with heavy grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Salt at bar in single service cup not covered. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Tied to handwash sink near prep area.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tiki Docks River Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tiki Docks River Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tiki Docks River Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tiki Docks River Bar & Grill.
How does Tiki Docks River Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Tiki Docks River Bar & Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Riverview average of 69.
Has Tiki Docks River Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tiki Docks River Bar & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tiki Docks River Bar & Grill 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 Docks River Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tiki Docks River Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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