Island Tiki Bar
27340 Overseas Hwy, Ramrod Key, FL 33042 · Permanent Food Service · License 5400065
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic-40
- Complaint after follow-up on Nov 6Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score40
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 6, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
11 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw shrimp stored over or with unwashed produce in the walk in cooler.
At Callback inspection there is no food in the walk-in cooler
More time given
Raw shell eggs stored over canned/bottled drinks in the walk-in cooler .
Callback inspection there is no food in the walk-in cooler.
More time given
Intermediate2
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
At Callback inspection there is no proof provided that employees I've been informed of their responsibility report to the person in charge information about their health activities related to foodborne illnesses
Administrative complaint
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
At callback inspection there is no proof of food handler training for any employee.
Administrative complaint
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor in dry storage
At Call back Inspection Food stored on floor in dry storage
Administrative complaint
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
At callback inspection Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Administrative complaint
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor
Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor in storage room at callback inspection
Administrative complaint
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in walking cooker
More time given
Code 38, Lighting: Lights in, food storage missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
At callback inspection there is no No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Administrative complaint
- First visitAug 25, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
17 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Raw chicken @ 45°F in the walk-in cooler. As per manager the walk-in was service this morning with a Freon charge and was off for 1-2 hours
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw shrimp stored over or with unwashed produce in the walk in cooler.
Raw shell eggs stored over canned/bottled drinks in the walk-in cooler .
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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.
Basic10
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor in dry storage
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in walking cooker
Code 38, Lighting: Lights in, food storage missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.