TIPPY'S RESTAURANT
5495 NW 17 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and eggs over RTE dessert at reach-in cooler next hand washing sink. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 bags of vacuum sealed salmon inside reach in cooler at kitchen area completely thawed and not cut open. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. Operator had them thrown out. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen and bathroom used by employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Donesha with no approved state training. As per operator, employee was hired more than 2 months ago.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at bathroom used by employees. **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory and it was posted by entrance to establishment.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 9
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not self closing. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed kitchen utensils in containers not inverted next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 bags of vacuum sealed salmon inside reach in cooler at kitchen area completely thawed and not cut open. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. Operator had them thrown out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open soda can on prep table at front counter. Operator removed soda can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler door in kitchen next to hand washing sink.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing with no running water at 3 compartment sink. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:51 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.