St. James City, Lee County

LOW KEY TIKI

3135 STRINGFELLOW RD, St. James City, FL 33956

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Apr 21, 2026
City
St. James City
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

16-23-4

Detail 24528516

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

36-34-5

Detail 24528514

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

08B-38-4

Detail 24528515

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in storage areal. The owner removed bottles of water from off floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-71-4

Detail 24088384

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed blue duct tape uses on reach-in cooler gaskets

36-17-5

Detail 24088383

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in storage area.

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-13-5

Detail 23727125

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-11-5

Detail 23727129

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23727131

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

10-20-4

Detail 23727136

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs was removed from oven door handle. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23727127

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage racks in walk-in cooler soiled.

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23368368

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23368369

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The operator placed soap at handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23368367

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

32-04-4

Detail 23368370

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-11-5

Detail 23368371

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.

10-20-4

Detail 23368366

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 22653907

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

08A-20-5

Detail 22653903

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw pork in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the raw steak to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler beside the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22653901

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical on dish rack with clean dishes. The chemicals was removed from dish rack. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22653902

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty container in hand washing sink beside triple sink. The empty container was removed from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22653906

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was placed at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22653904

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on triple sink.

51-11-4

Detail 22653900

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

12B-02-4

Detail 22653905

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator drink on cook line while engaging in food preparation.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 22284418

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw pork in reach-in cooler across cook line. The cook mover raw steaks on the lower shelf beside raw hamburgers. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 22284417

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions not 6 inches of the floor in walk-in cooler. The owner removed bag of onions of floor. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22284416

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected in container. The owner placed coffee filters in closed container. Corrected On-Site

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21901816

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21901815

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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Corrective Action Taken

32-12-5

Detail 21901814

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 9

12A-16-4

Detail 21314960

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook begin work place gloves on without washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 21314959

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce in stand up reach-in freezer. The operator moved produce to top of reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21314962

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw spicy chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken fingers (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved raw products into walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-03-4

Detail 21314961

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 2 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21314963

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 21314958

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by toaster. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 21314964

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 21314957

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 21314956

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Feb 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20833376

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken wings (48°F - Cold Holding); chicken fingers (46°F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved raw products into walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 20833375

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in 2 compartment sink. Educated operator on washing hands in designated hand washing sinks. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20833377

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by toaster. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20833374

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

14-11-4

Detail 20833378

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line.

Sep 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 20478343

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The owner stated a new dishwashing machine is being placed in establishment. Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 20478348

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink in 2 compartment sink.

31A-09-4

Detail 20478345

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by toaster oven. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 20478349

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

22-20-5

Detail 20478351

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

32-12-5

Detail 20478346

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

13-03-4

Detail 20478344

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20478347

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in walk-in cooler.

29-49-6

Detail 20478350

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.