Tikka Bar in Key West
503a Green St, Key West, FL 33040
Tikka Bar in Key West has accumulated 261 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.9 violations per inspection—more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear persistently across the record, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 5 of the most recent 6 inspections, food contact surface violations in every recent inspection, and handwashing procedure violations documented repeatedly. The facility received a disciplinary action with $960 in fines. Most recent inspections show escalating enforcement: a March 3, 2026 routine inspection resulted in a Warning Issued with 45 violations including 8 high-priority findings (toxic substance control, approved food source, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, chemical storage), followed the same day by a second routine inspection recommending an administrative complaint with 15 violations including high-priority employee health reporting and shell stock requirements violations. A subsequent March 5, 2026 callback inspection resulted in compliance on 12 violations. The pattern indicates systemic and recurring deficiencies in employee health protocols, handwashing, and food contact surface sanitation spanning multiple years.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 5, 2026
Tikka Bar in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Tikka Bar in Key West: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $960.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2018014802 | $960.00 | Feb 1, 2018 | Tampa |
Tikka Bar in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Tikka Bar in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tikka Bar in Key West last inspected?
- Tikka Bar in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Tikka Bar in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tikka Bar in Key West are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Tikka Bar in Key West had?
- Tikka Bar in Key West has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tikka Bar in Key West find?
- Tikka Bar in Key West was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Tikka Bar in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Tikka Bar in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
- Has Tikka Bar in Key West faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tikka Bar in Key West has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $960.00 in fines.
- How much has Tikka Bar in Key West been fined?
- Tikka Bar in Key West has been fined a total of $960.00 across 1 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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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