THE TIPSY COW BAR AND GRILL
360 DOCK ST UNIT B · CEDAR KEY · Levy County · FL 32625
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen.
50-17-2High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2022.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over Bloody Mary mix in reach-in cooler located in wait station. Owner moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw hamburger in kitchen reach-in cooler. Owner moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15 rodent droppings on shelf where liquor bottles are stored in bar area. Observed 6 rodent droppings on counter next to hand washing sink in bar area. **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored in reach-in cooler in wait station: eggs (ambient) (55F – Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler at 1:00 pm. Manager moved item to a cooler with ambient temperature of 40F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from grill: cheese (48F – Cold Holding). Owner stated item placed in cooler 3 hours prior to temperature being taken. Owner moved item to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler next to three compartment sink: hamburger (45F – Cold Holding); chicken (45F – Cold Holding); sour cream (45F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at 11:00 am, manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags stored in kitchen.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill. **Repeat Violation**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Establishment has no proof of certified food manager. **Repeat Violation** **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. Establishment has no proof of employee training. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 2
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Manager moved tongs to top of oven. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf in kitchen. Owner turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:07 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.