Inspection Report

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THE TIPSY COW BAR AND GRILL

360 DOCK ST UNIT B · CEDAR KEY · Levy County · FL 32625

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 13, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3421254
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8627607
DBPR license4800521

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Zip bag containing raw chicken stored above bags of raw frozen shrimp inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Inspector moved chicken to bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach stored on top of reach-in cooler beside drink mixes in bar area. Employee removed spray bottle from cooler during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cookline stained. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in on floor in corner of dry storage area. Manager cleaned up and discarded dead roach during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic29-09-4

Basic – 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**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf below grill soiled with rust. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease. Bottom shelf inside reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Large accumulation of old equipment, wood, garbage, and other debris stored inside and around old unused exterior walk-in cooler on side of building near garbage area.

#8Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Several holes in kitchen floor throughout cooking and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.