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
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches on floor in kitchen between two reach-in coolers close to cookline. One live roach on floor in kitchen below three-compartment sink. One live roach on wall in kitchen below three-compartment sink. Manager killed and discarded all during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Seven egg sacs in bottom of unused ice machine on patio near back door of kitchen. Three egg sacs inside unused reach-in cooler in server station. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 11 rodent droppings on lower shelf of wooden rack in server station below condiments. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming unit near cookline: chowder (128F – Hot Holding). Manager stated the chowder was reheated on stovetop and placed into the warmer approximately 30 minutes prior. Inspector had employee begin reheating the chowder to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline heavily stained. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in storage area behind kitchen blocked by cardboard boxes.
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees working in kitchen without proof of food handler training. Manager stated they expired and they will be renewing them soon. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink at cookline. Manager replenished soap during this inspection. No soap or towels at unused handwash sink by unused prep sink in back of kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 14
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank not secured near ice machine outside back door of kitchen. One co2 tank not secured behind bar. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Heavy cut marks in cutting board at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach inside unused ice machine on patio near back door of kitchen. One dead roach on floor in kitchen beside reach-in cooler near cookline. Two dead roaches on wall behind white reach-in cooler in kitchen. Two dead roaches on dirty unused cutting board in corner of kitchen beside three-compartment sink. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below make-table at cookline. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near cookline. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen in corner near back door. One dead roach inside unused chest cooler in bar area. One dead roach stuck to gasket on door of reach-in cooler in bar area. Two dead roaches stuck to gaskets of unused reach-in cooler in server station. Manager began cleaning up dead roaches during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Two refrigerated make-tables at cookline not functioning. Operator is using time as a public health control on a temporary basis until units can be repaired. Torn gasket on reach-in freezer door in back of kitchen near back door. Front of reach-in cooler on left side behind bar rusted through and no longer smooth or cleanable. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink by unused prep sink in back of kitchen inadequate. Faucet is broken and cannot turn on water. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Several holes in flooring throughout kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup inside reach-in cooler behind bar.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle at cookline. Employee removed tongs from handle during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent tube lights unshielded on ceiling in kitchen.
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf below grill heavily soiled with rust. Partial board top on prep table behind bar crumbling.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers throughout establishment soiled with grease and/or black substance. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach-in cooler in bar area.
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Empty cardboard boxes stacked waste-high, filling the inside of storage room in back of kitchen. Inspector unable to enter area.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling in kitchen near hood at cookline soiled with dust. Floor below grill heavily soiled with grease. Floor under and around equipment throughout establishment soiled with grease and/or food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:20 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.