Tiki Hut
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2024, Tiki Hut has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Saint Marys average 89, so Tiki Hut is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Followup
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2025
Followup
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: At time of follow-up inspection, the gasket is still broken on the second RIC at the bar. CA: PIC has ordered a new gasket and it is scheduled to arrive on Monday (6/9/2025). PIC states the new gasket will be installed Monday and will be done before the planned re-opening next week.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: At time of follow-up inspection, the handle for the hot water at the three-compartment sink is still missing. CA: PIC states the handle replacement has been ordered and will be installed as soon as it arrives.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: At time of follow-up inspection, observed buildup/accumulation of grease under the fryer on the floor. A new fryer has been installed. Clean the area thoroughly and clean surfaces often enough to prevent accumulation. Correct By: 06/10/2025.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: At time of follow-up inspection, observed warped and stained areas of ceiling. Clean/repair/replace ceiling sections as necessary.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: At time of follow-up inspection, observed large, open duct of A/C unit blasting air horizontally directly at the prep. table. Rule: Heating, ventilating, or A/C systems shall be designed and installed so that they do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils. Fix A/C so that the kitchen is cooled sufficiently, and vent the duct to prevent air from near the back door from being blasted directly at the prep. table.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
78
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, multiple coolers are not cooling properly. Observed numerous time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods being held at temperatures above 41 degrees F for an extended period. COS: PIC discarded all TCS foods that registered above 41 degrees F. CA: PIC states new coolers have already been ordered and are expected to be delivered on Thursday (6/5/2025). Facility has voluntarily closed and will not re-open until all priority item violations have been corrected and facility has passed re-inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, no one in the facility hold current food safety manager certification. Enroll at least one employee in an approved food safety manager certification course, and obtain certification within 30 days.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, the handwashing sink at the bar lacked a hand drying provision (the paper towel dispenser was empty). COS: PIC refilled the paper towel dispenser.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, there is no sanitizer present for sanitizing dishes/equipment in the three-compartment sink. PIC states they normally use QUAT sanitizer tablets, but they ran out. PIC will order/purchase more sanitizer and have available for use at the three-compartment sink. Facility has voluntarily closed and will not re-open until all priority item violations have been corrected and facility has passed re-inspection.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, facility does not have test strips for testing the concentration of sanitizer in the three-compartment sink. Order/purchase test strips, to ensure proper sanitizer concentration, and have available at the three-compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed buildup/accumulation of grease under fryer/grill and buildup/accumulation in corners and along walls. Clean often enough to prevent buildup/accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed warped and stained areas of ceiling. Clean/repair/replace ceiling sections as necessary.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed large, open duct of A/C unit blowing air horizontally directly at the prep. table. Rule: Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems shall be designed and installed so that they do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils. Fix A/C so that the kitchen is cooled sufficiently, and vent the duct to prevent air near the back door from being blasted directly at the prep. table (or any other food prep. area).
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, the hood vent appears incapable of sufficiently removing smoke from the grill/fryer from the kitchen (smoke tends to hang in the kitchen, rather than being pulled outside through the hood). Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided to keep rooms free of excessive smoke, steam, etc.
511-6-1.07(3)(g)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, in the ice bin at the bar. COS: PIC removed the ice scoop from the ice bin. Scoops must be stored in such a way that the handle does not come into contact with the ice.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed a broken gasket/seal on the reach-in cooler at the bar, contributing to the elevated temperatures of TCS items within the unit. Replace the gasket/seal.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed missing handle from the facet at the three-compartment sink. Staff are having to use a pair of pliers to turn the hot water on and off. Replace the handle, to allow proper access to hot water.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
41
Apr 26, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed several items down in the designated handwashing sink (scrub brush, etc.). COS: PIC removed the items from the handwashing sink. Designated handwashing sinks must be used for handwashing ONLY and for no other purpose.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, both handwashing sinks (one at bar and one in main kitchen) lacked a hand drying provision (both paper towel dispensers were empty). COS: PIC refilled the paper towel dispensers.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed a container of caramelized onions in the prep-top cooler with no date marking. PIC states the onions were prepared on Tuesday (4/23/2024 - three days prior). COS: PIC added a date label to the container. Prepared TCS food items held for more than 24 hours must be date marked and may not be held for longer than seven days.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, observed buildup/accumulation on floor in corners and around equipment. Clean often enough to prevent buildup/accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tiki Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tiki Hut on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tiki Hut?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tiki Hut.
How does Tiki Hut compare to other restaurants in Saint Marys?
Tiki Hut most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Saint Marys average of 89.
Has Tiki Hut's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tiki Hut have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tiki Hut 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 Hut inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tiki Hut is inspected around two times per year on average.
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