Iona, Lee County

TIKI SUBS & MEXICAN PLACE

16203 SAN CARLOS BLVD, Iona, FL 33908

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
3 High Priority
Jan 3, 2024
City
Iona
County
Lee
Status
Closed
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 22539840

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread. Educated operator on switching to food grade containers. Repeat Violation

50-17-3

Detail 22539838

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 22539835

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of raw chicken stored over packages of tortillas. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22539842

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22539841

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom. Educated operator on having paper towels. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22539839

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22539847

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Educated operator on having soap. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 22539846

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Educated operator on updating employee food safety training. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22539836

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense precooked chopped meats.

21-04-4

Detail 22539843

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

51-18-6

Detail 22539845

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

42-01-4

Detail 22539837

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

48-04-4

Detail 22539844

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building/enclosure. For reporting purposes only. Educated operator on not storing lp gas tanks inside. Repeat Violation

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 22285743

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread.

03A-02-5

Detail 22285742

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken 58F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed raw chicken in working reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 22285739

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.

11-27-4

Detail 22285740

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22285737

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom. Educated operator on importance of having paper towels. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22285744

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22285745

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Restroom.

53B-14-5

Detail 22285747

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

42-02-4

Detail 22285738

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed lawn mower and pressure washer stored in same enclosure with food items.

42-01-4

Detail 22285741

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

48-04-4

Detail 22285746

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building/enclosure. For reporting purposes only.

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic: 1Total: 1

27-10-4

Detail 21673254

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-04: Observed No hot running water at mop sink. Admin Complaint

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 16

12A-07-5

Detail 21546790

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

09-01-4

Detail 21546794

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee chopping onions with barehands. Educated employee to wear gloves. Operator washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21546796

High Priority - Observed 2 live small flying insects in kitchen. Note: observed flies not landing on food during inspection. Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 21546797

High Priority - Presence of insects. Observed ants on counter near sugar. Operator cleaned counter and bag of sugar in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21546804

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21546805

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21546798

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense chopped pork. Warning

36-63-4

Detail 21546802

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21546795

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen and restroom. Repeat Violation Warning

36-11-4

Detail 21546803

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed water damage/floor warped in kitchen. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 21546800

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning

27-10-4

Detail 21546791

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21546792

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21546799

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

36-30-4

Detail 21546801

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in warewashing areas. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21546793

Basic - Wall/ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. Cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 21210346

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with bread. Operator switched bread to food grade container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-03-4

Detail 21210345

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 21210344

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in restroom.

31B-03-4

Detail 21210348

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in restroom.

13-03-4

Detail 21210347

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.

36-63-4

Detail 21210351

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

36-73-4

Detail 21210355

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Restroom. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 21210343

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in kitchen. Operator placed onions off floor. Corrected On-Site

42-02-4

Detail 21210350

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed lawn mower and power wash stored in back storage area.

27-10-4

Detail 21210349

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.

22-16-4

Detail 21210352

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior in back storage area have accumulation of soil residues.

29-49-6

Detail 21210353

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beverage reach in cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 21210354

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Cook line and dishwash area.

42-01-4

Detail 21210342

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 20576555

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw meat.

02C-03-5

Detail 20576554

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced ham.

02C-02-5

Detail 20576551

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Precooked meats.

36-73-4

Detail 20576552

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Restroom.

42-02-4

Detail 20576549

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed piles of boards behind establishment.

31B-04-4

Detail 20576553

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

22-16-4

Detail 20576557

Basic - Reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.cookline.

25-06-4

Detail 20576556

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-02-4

Detail 20576550

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons.

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 20328533

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

41-10-4

Detail 20328534

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of rubbing alcohol stored on top of reach in cooler near food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-25-4

Detail 20328531

Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot water temperature at mop sink reaching 84°F (waited 3 minutes).

31B-02-4

Detail 20328539

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom.

36-03-4

Detail 20328530

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing underneath three compartment sink.

13-03-4

Detail 20328532

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.

14-23-4

Detail 20328535

Basic - Fixed equipment exposed to spillage not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls. Three compartment sink.

08B-47-4

Detail 20328528

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 20328526

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Reach in cooler.

51-18-6

Detail 20328527

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 20328537

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on outside of equipment on counter around blender.

22-16-4

Detail 20328536

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

25-06-4

Detail 20328529

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 20328525

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cookline. Repeat Violation

48-04-4

Detail 20328538

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.