Tiki Bar & Restaurant, 2 Ave A, Ft Pierce, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TIKI BAR & RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2 Ave A, Ft Pierce, FL 34950-4410
License #: 6601883
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cup of coffee over clean dishes in dish wash room.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster-bar area by kitchen.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep room where slicing and ice scooping exists.
  • Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water at HWS in 3 bin sink area takes way to long.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
10/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Cases of food on floor n freezer
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Ice machine is located outside. Ice scoop must be protected **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops on cook line, water 81° **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cooler next to microwave
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Breaded shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. conch fritter61°, raw chicken 54°, wings cooked 47° shrimp in bacon 54°
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Clam chowder 125°. Recommended rapid reheat 165°
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
6/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. 2 cases of tuna and 1 case of bread **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep table board
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Cooks line
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Seafood breading **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Both doors on salad cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
1/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. on cooks line and prep line. Chef states that an appointment has been made for september to fix floors.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Under prep table by doorway on cooksline
  • Basic - Hood filter missing small section from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Between cooler 2 and 3 on cook line
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter 80°. Operator discarded. Re educated on using time/temperature controls for safety. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
8/27/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle broken, operator has ordered new handle and is in the process of installing
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. 2oz containers and lids
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food container not labeled. Oil bottle
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.-conch soup at 55 degrees-cooling over night- discussed methods of cooling item discarded- Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.- unsealed concrete throughout kitchen
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.- cloth under cutting boards Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.- drink walkin cooler.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.-cook- Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
10/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-minor wet nesting.
  • Critical - No oyster warning sign with required language provided. Being replaced Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Terry type towel under cutting board.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood and filters moderately soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-throughout kitchen.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint-cook. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks-Blue Powerade drink stored in drink ice at wait station.
  • Observed personal item, tee shirt stored on microwave
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawed in ROP type bags when clearly marked not to thaw. Advised opening bags or use frozen.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Frame fell off wall and was not replaced. Both consumer warnings will be replaced. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster-behind bar.
2/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-clear cambros at dishwash area.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on auto dishwasher in dish room. This violation must be corrected by : 10-20-11. This violation must be corrected by : 10-20-11.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint-kitchen employee. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Red skin potatoes holding 50-55F cooled from previous day. This violation must be corrected by : 10-20-11.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. PH Soups at 140-150 after 15-20 minute hold. This violation must be corrected by : 10-20-11.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Spanish rice and black beans-reheated less than 30 minutes ago holding at 140-150F. Advised Quick reheat. This violation must be corrected by : 10-20-11.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Potatoes holding in 50s.
10/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Sewage and waste water disposed properly
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical - Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Foods properly cooked/reheated
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. 5 oz plastic solo cup in cooked/holding rice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cook used wiping cloths then put cloth in bucket then continued handling foods and equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-cookline. Cutting board also chippec-not smooth.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair-beer walk-in cooler.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar towel in hws at wait station.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at 3 bin sink/dishwash area used for dirty dish shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures in disrepair-expo station.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved-wall on intracoastal side of cookline.
9/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. Dented can of mandarin oranges.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. #10 can of mandarine oranges.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken-holding at cookline at 46F. Advised quick chill to 41 tnen hold at 41 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Several towels under cutting boards on cook line.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Container lids, cambros and bus tubs.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Most boards throughout kitchen.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. Soapy water found at rear of facility near ice bins and walk-in cooler.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable-several tiles on cook line missing-floor not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood heavily soiled with accumulated grease and char.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Several new employees, training meeting scheduled for 2/13/10.
2/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pastas and cream.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Black beans at steam table holding at 110 F. Advised reheat to 165 then hold at 135 F
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature-squid at prep area.. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Styro cups at wait station-uncovered, stored upright. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination-straws at bar unwrapped and potential for contamination by bar customers.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair-Handwash sink at mid bar has leaky pipes or other, draining onto floor.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times-3 bin sink. Dirty dishes piled in front of HWS.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable-cookline area, several tiles missing under equipment.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water-main bar.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood filters over char grill soiled with heavy accumulated grease and soot.
10/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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