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MAD HIPPO SALOON

2948 VINELAND ROAD · KISSIMMEE · Osceola County · FL 34746

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3368741
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8388001
DBPR license5903060

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Approximately 7 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.in the kitchen , next routine per Doreen Montgomery **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate11-27-4

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.

#13Intermediate27-18-4

Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water in the establishment **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind the bar

#16Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

#18Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Prep table in the kitchen

Basic 9

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents heavily soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen

#2Basic36-63-4

Basic – Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the prep table

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the entire kitchen walk in cooler

#5Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Chicken box on the floor in the walk in cooler

#6Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.