Tiki Tim's Pub and Grill
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Tiki Tim's Pub and Grill, the earliest from 2023. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about nine violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among St. Petersburg restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
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/. Establishment has renovations in progress, extending their dining area and bar seating area. **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Jan 29, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -cook went from handling raw beef to handling grill utensils without glove change -cook handled clothing and proceeded to engage in food preparation without glove change Educated employee, he washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili in walk in cooler made on Monday not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical in spray bottle near 3 compartment sink not labeled. Operator labeled oven cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind bar. Operator put paper towels out. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in walk in cooler -under POS system behind bar, has broken glass
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -Floors throughout kitchen worn and textured, allowing for accumulation of black substance in floor. -floor in walk in cooler not smooth, accumulation of black substance on floor.
36-12-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. -walls and ceilings of hood system and cook line equipment have accumulation of grease
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -potatoes cut into French fries without washing first Operator moved potatoes to be washed **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
45
Jan 26, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink behind bar (Quaternary 0ppm, retested at 200PPM) operator added sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm, diluted and retested at 300PPM) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board behind bar stained
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed in sanitize solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Jan 23, 2026
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on hood walls/ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at hand wash sink behind bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-23: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
74
Jan 21, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen 3 live flies behind bar seen landing on trash can, bottle of cleaner, and bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: 3 live flies behind bar, operator killed two. 3 live flies in men's room, operator killed two. 1 live fly in women's restroom. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on hood walls/ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at hand wash sink behind bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
64
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 3-4 seconds after returning to kitchen. **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen 3 live flies behind bar seen landing on trash can, bottle of cleaner, and bar **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage (45F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone cheese (45F - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler. Ambient thermometer is reading 41F. I retemped the items before leaving and they were still elevated. Few Temperature Control for Safety foods are stored in walk in. Instructed operator to move all TCS foods to reach in units until walk in has been serviced. Operator called for repairs. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment using bleach not approved for use on food contact surfaces in sanitizer buckets **Warning**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Owner is on the way with sanitizer. Operators have been instructed to use disposable dishes until proper sanitizer is available. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-38-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead roaches in control devices. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not enclosed with self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
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. Cut cabbage (45F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone cheese (45F - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler. Ambient thermometer is reading 41F. They received a truck today. I retemped the items before leaving and they were still elevated. Few Temperature Control for Safety foods are stored in walk in. Instructed operator to move all TCS foods to reach in units if themps are not 41F or below in next hour. Operator called for repairs. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in walk in cooler. 3 dead roaches on floor broom outside walk in cooler. 1 dead roach on floor outside restrooms 1 dead roach in sticky trap in men's room 1 dead roach in sticky trap in women's room 4 dead roaches in sticky trap under sinks behind bar 5 dead roaches in sticky trap under register in corner of bar 2 dead roaches on floor under end of bar nearest entrance 1 dead roach in employee women's restroom Operator cleaned up dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on hood walls/ceiling. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at hand wash sink behind bar **Warning**
31B-04-4
29
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
95
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Exterior doors front and back has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
86
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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/. Removed ice machine from outside to inside kitchen area, removed dishwasher from kitchen area. Bar area stand up cooler. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
70
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding); @12:15 pasta (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (42F - Cold Holding); chicken (42F); pasta (43F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items to freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine out back area not locked
08B-62-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic 2oz cup in coleslaw. Employee removed plastic cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured in back area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen. Manager removed off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven presser soiled with food debris. Oven soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
58
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza prep reach in cooler: mozzarella cheese (48F - Cold Holding); marinara (48F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding) Chef moved to freezer. Temperatures taken again: Mozzarella cheese 43 F Marinara 42 F Cooked mushrooms 42 F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in prep area has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector printed 2 copies and Chef displayed in restaurant. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank outside of walk in cooler is not properly secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven and sandwich press in kitchen have built up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in storage area not inverted for protection. Chef inverted for protection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine is unlocked and in outside non secured area.
08B-62-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine outside rear door has mold like substance.
22-20-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tiki Tim's Pub and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tiki Tim's Pub and Grill on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tiki Tim's Pub and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tiki Tim's Pub and Grill.
How does Tiki Tim's Pub and Grill compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Tiki Tim's Pub and Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Tiki Tim's Pub and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tiki Tim's Pub and Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tiki Tim's Pub and Grill 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 Tim's Pub and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tiki Tim's Pub and Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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