MAI KAI RESTAURANT

OAKLAND PARK, FL

dba TIKI RESTAURANT LLC

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

Mai Kai Restaurant is a seating restaurant with 400 seats located at 3599 N Federal Highway in Oakland Park. Operating as a Polynesian-themed establishment since 1956, the venue is known for its retro tiki bar atmosphere and tropical décor. Reviews describe the restaurant as offering Polynesian cuisine and evoking Fort Lauderdale's historic Spring Break era.

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Food Safety Score

86 /100 · Good

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 6 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 2 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

  • Feb 25, 2026 — cycle score 82 (60% weight) · 1 high, 1 intermediate, 4 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Aug 22, 2025 — cycle score 92 (40% weight) · 0 high, 1 intermediate, 4 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
View full inspection history (2)

DBPR Inspection History

2 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean
Date Result Expand
Feb 25, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
I · V29 ×2
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
Class: Food Visit ID: 13501697 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 22, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
Class: Food Visit ID: 10915450 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address
3599 N FEDERAL HWY
OAKLAND PARK, FL 33308
Seating
400 seats
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Columbia (code 12)

License

License Number
SEA1600994
License Status
Current (20)
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
Risk Level 2
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Feb 25, 2026

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