When was Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares last inspected?

Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.

What are the most common violations at Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares?

The most frequently cited violations at Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

How many health inspections has Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares had?

Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 16.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares find?

Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 12 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.

Has Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares ever been shut down?

No, Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.

Has Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares faced any disciplinary actions?

Yes, Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $960.00 in fines.

How much has Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares been fined?

Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares has been fined a total of $960.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares

Last inspected: March 4, 2026

118 W Ruby St, Tavares, FL 32778

Lake County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Tiki West LLC
DBPR License: SEA4508576

Overview

Tiki West Raw Bar and Grill in Tavares has accumulated 541 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 16.4 per visit. The facility has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $960 in fines, with the largest single penalty of $400. Food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and proper ventilation are the most frequently cited violations. In August 2025, inspectors recommended an administrative complaint after finding 40 violations in a single inspection, followed by a callback inspection the next day that documented 23 violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

33Inspections

541Violations

0Closures

$960in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: March 4, 2026

Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares: Comparison to Lake County Averages

This Facility 16.4 violations / inspection 16.4 violations per inspection

Lake County Avg 6.29 violations / inspection 6.29 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Lake County Avg 0.08 closures / facility 0.08 county average

Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $960.00

Disciplinary action history for Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares
Action Date	Case Number	Fine	Violation Date	Enforcement Office
Dec 10, 2025	4--2025075093	$200.00	Aug 5, 2025	Miami (Doral)
Dec 20, 2018	4--2018041593	$400.00	Jun 20, 2018	Miami (Doral)
Sep 22, 2016	4--2016038244	$360.00	Jun 22, 2016	Tampa

Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

2026 — 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority

Mar 4, 2026 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 3, 2026 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

2025 — 3 inspections44 violations · 28 high priority

Aug 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Aug 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (14 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

2024 — 2 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority

Dec 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

2023 — 2 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority

Sep 6, 2023 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

2022 — 3 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority

Sep 13, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 8, 2022 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

2021 — 4 inspections35 violations · 22 high priority

Jul 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2020 — 4 inspections51 violations · 31 high priority

Sep 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 5, 2020 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

2019 — 4 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority

Aug 28, 2019 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V07 No bare hand contact

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 21, 2019 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

2018 — 5 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority

Jun 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

2017 — 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority

May 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Mar 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

2016 — 1 inspection0 violations

Oct 25, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares last inspected?: Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares?: The most frequently cited violations at Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares had?: Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 16.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares find?: Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 12 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares ever been shut down?: No, Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?: Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares faced any disciplinary actions?: Yes, Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $960.00 in fines.
How much has Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares been fined?: Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares has been fined a total of $960.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.