Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
4040 Galt Ocean Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 214 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.7 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity. Inspectors documented patterns of repeated non-compliance in late 2021 and early 2022, with consecutive callback inspections after warnings. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $2,400 in fines. Top violations involve employee health reporting, utensil sanitation, and handwashing procedures.
Most recent closure: May 13, 2016 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (2)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 13:46:00 | |
| Roach activity | 16:58:00 |
Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $2,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2016025328 | — | May 14, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2015018534 | $800.00 | Apr 14, 2015 | Tampa | |
| 2--2014050919 | $1,600.00 | Oct 21, 2014 | Fort Lauderdale |
Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Expired boiler certificates
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
- Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on May 13, 2016 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on September 19, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Tiki Beach Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $2,400.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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