Tiki Subs & Mexican Place INC
16970 San Carlos Blvd Unit 140, Fort Myers, FL 33908 · Permanent Food Service · License 4607853
What drove the grade
No certified food manager for establishment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 2 routine inspection4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 6 basic-19
- Extension granted on Nov 2Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 2, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.
More time given
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
More time given
Reporting only1
Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building at cook line.
- First visitSep 2, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris.
Can opener and behind slicer blade. Operator cleaned can opener.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink in restroom.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.
Repeat violation
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Repeat violation
Basic6
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Cloth used as a food-contact surface with food.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Operator started cleaning reach in coolers.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on outside of tables in kitchen.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
Observed cold water faucet handle missing at three compartment sink.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris along walls underneath equipment in kitchen.
Reporting only1
Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building at cook line.
Operator disconnected gas tank and put tank outside. Operator uused electric burner instead. For reporting purposes only.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.