Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
7361 46 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg has accumulated 398 violations across 41 inspections since 2017, averaging 9.7 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent and roach and fly activity. Fire inspections documented six violations for cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors without hood suppression systems, a hazard cited repeatedly across multiple inspections in 2025. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,600 in fines.
Most recent closure: March 4, 2025 for rodent, roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
9.6
violations / inspection
9.6 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.14
violations / inspection
6.14 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.36
closures / facility
0.36 county average
Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (2)
Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025041962 | $800.00 | Mar 4, 2025 | Orlando | |
| 3--2024066526 | $400.00 | Nov 7, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2022050323 | $400.00 | Oct 5, 2022 | Tampa |
Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)
— 6 fire violations
— Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. 2 small fryers in use not under hood system. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. 2 small fryers in use not under hood system. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Deep fryers not under hood system. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Deep fryers not under hood system. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Fryers on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Fryers on cook line.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (42)
— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections60 violations · 29 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 5 inspections45 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections44 violations · 30 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 7 inspections64 violations · 36 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 8 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg was last shut down on March 4, 2025 for rodent, roach & fly 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 Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg had?
- Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg has had 42 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg find?
- Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on August 4, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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.
- Has Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Red Tiki Bar and Grill in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $1,600.00 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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