Ka'Tiki
8803 W Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706 · Permanent Food Service · License 6208147
What drove the grade
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 14 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 7 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 6 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most-27
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
Quaternary sanitizer bucket set up will quaternary tablets testing at 500+ PPM. Employee dumped some of the liquid out and diluted the sanitizer with water. Quaternary sanitizer is now testing at 200 PPM.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate7
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Emailed the general manager Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (DBPR HR 5030-104) form at the end of the inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No quaternary test kit observed.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Soda gun nozzle heavily soiled with brown build up, it was observed removed from gun and soaking in bucket of liquid in the bar with mop closet.
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
When hot water faucet knob is turned at hand sink in dinning area bar and northend bar no water dispenses.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels observed at hand sink bar at north end of dining area.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid substance. Employee labeled as Mr. Clean.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training certificates that were provided for current employees are all expired. Observed training certificates for the following employees: Aaron W. and Carol T. with a completion date of 7/27/2023 through Food Safety First. John V. with a completion date of 7/30/2020 through Safety avoid Systems. No other employee training certificates could be provided.
Basic6
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Interior of bar ice machine (north end side) soiled with pink mold like substance along bottom of stainless steel plate. Interior of ice machine in back outdoor area (south end of building) soiled with black mold like substance on top corners of white plastic.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gaskets soiled with gray and white substance on single door reach in deli cooler. Gaskets soiled with white substance on single door reach in freezer.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
No hot water dispenses when hot faucet knob is turned on at hand sink in dinning area bar, and dining bar on the north side of the property.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Missing at bar hand sink next to closet that has the mop sink. Hand washing sing provided and posted during the inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee phone and bottle of liquid for their vape stored on shelf above the single door reach in deli cooler across from the three compartment sink. Items moved.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Verified license number and location address through 7/1/2026 inspection report posted on office door. In the middle of the inspection the manager showed the inspector the current license on their phone.
Reporting only1
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.
For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher next to three compartment sink in recharge zone.
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.