Tikka Bowls & Tacos
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Tikka Bowls & Tacos stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Tikka Bowls & Tacos' latest score of 90 sits above the St. Johns average of 69. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. All sanitation buckets reading 0ppm, dispenser at triple sink reading 0ppm, operator remade all buckets to 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. All sanitation buckets stored under prep table in middle of kitchen, all buckets moved. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
90
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of pineapple tidbits under front line steam table.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Goat (128F - Hot Holding) on stove top not over flame, per operator birria has been there less then 1 hour, birria put over flame on stovetop. Recheck at 171F after 15 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin at soda machine.
22-20-5
70
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Establishment licensed for 16 seats, at time of inspection there are a total of 32 seats inside and outside of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Operator was unable to get signed off by either waste water authority of local fire department, inspector told operator have form filled out by the next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
51-15-4
95
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Oct 12, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on the middle prep table has food debris build up on the blade. Operator wiped the debris from the blade. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with cooked rice with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the hallway opposite the restrooms, soda syrup box stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Reconstituted fruit juice in the grab and go cooler at the counter with no product labeling in containers.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Standup reach in cooler door has build up of debris on the gasket.
23-03-4
64
Sep 27, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the stand up reach in cooler in the pre area, raw chicken over cut onions. Operator relocated the war chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front service counter; steak (122F - Hot Holding); paneer (119F - Hot Holding). Operator adjusted the settings on the steam well and reheated the items on the stove. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board on the prep table opposite the fryers has food residue staining. Pepsi zero nozzle at the soda dispenser has mold like substance on the side of the nozzle. Operator cleaned and sanitized the dispenser nozzle. Can opener on the center pre table has old food debris on the blade. Operator removed the debris from the blade. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection no food handler training certificates available, per operator the two employees currently working employed under sixty days and one employee not working who has ordered training material. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle over the mop sink, missing product labeling. Operator labeled the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At time of inspection license currently displayed by the cash register expired 06/01/2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Mango lassi in the beverage cooler at the front register missing product labeling information. Operator states going to remove the beverage from the customer accessible cooler to a cooler behind the service counter. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Single service plastic knives at the lobby table not stored with the food contact portion protected.
25-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At time of inspection raw beef thawing in standing water on the washboard of the three compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on center prep table on the main cook line. Operator relocated the wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tikka Bowls & Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tikka Bowls & Tacos on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tikka Bowls & Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tikka Bowls & Tacos.
How does Tikka Bowls & Tacos compare to other restaurants in St. Johns?
Tikka Bowls & Tacos most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Johns average of 69.
Has Tikka Bowls & Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tikka Bowls & Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tikka Bowls & Tacos 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 Tikka Bowls & Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tikka Bowls & Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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