The Sniki Tiki

1204 Old Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242-3407

Other

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The Sniki Tiki appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so The Sniki Tiki trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Manager added separators for the juice bottles stored in ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-56-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed 2 unmarked bottles near ice machine and front bar. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Observed knives between 2 reach in coolers on cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed Bloody Mary mix stored in ice at bar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-56-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 sanitizer bottles at bar not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between reach in coolers on cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups at bar wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Operator supplied plug. **Corrected On-Site**

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

23-03-4

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed Manager who corrected by printing. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on right dumpster. Operator corrected by adding drain plug. **Corrected On-Site**

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters above fryers. Manager corrected by changing filters. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Sniki Tiki last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Sniki Tiki on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Sniki Tiki?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Sniki Tiki.

How does The Sniki Tiki compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

The Sniki Tiki most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has The Sniki Tiki's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Sniki Tiki have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Sniki Tiki means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The Sniki Tiki inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Sniki Tiki is inspected around two times per year on average.

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