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
20 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. One live roach crawling on interior wall inside reach-in cooler on right-side of kitchen near cookline. One live roach on black power cord on floor below reach-in cooler at cookline. One live roach on floor below grill at cookline. Eight live roaches on floor in back of kitchen near back door. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler on right-side near cookline: ground beef (59F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (61F – Cold Holding). Manager stated both were purchased this morning and placed inside unit at 11:30am. Manager placed both items into the freezer to cool to 41F. ground beef (59F 3:00, 56F 3:35 – Cooling); shredded cheese (61F 3:00, 57F 3:35 – Cooling) Stop sale issued on ground beef and shredded cheese at 3:35pm.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler on right-side near cookline: ground beef (59F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (61F – Cold Holding). Manager stated both were purchased this morning and placed inside unit at 11:30am. Manager placed both items into the freezer to cool to 41F. ground beef (59F 3:00, 56F 3:35 – Cooling); shredded cheese (61F 3:00, 57F 3:35 – Cooling) Stop sale issued on ground beef and shredded cheese at 3:35pm. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. All food inside nonfunctional reach-in cooler held using time as a public health control without time marks. Manager stated all foods were placed inside unit at 11:30am and added proper time marks on a dry erase board. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw chicken wings and zip bag containing shrimp stored inside handwash sink at cookline. Manager removed both from handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Owner stated all of their food handler certificates were expired. Certificates needed for four employees all employed more than 60 days. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink at cookline. Manager replenished soap at handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 13
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on exposed interior of reach-in cooler at cookline. Four dead roaches on floor in kitchen at cookline beside reach-in cooler wheel. One dead roach on floor in kitchen at cookline near grill. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen near fan in hallway. Two dead roaches on floor in back of kitchen beside reach-in cooler near back door. Two dead roaches on floor in back of kitchen in storage room. **Repeat Violation** **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. **Repeat Violation**
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. Coating on floors throughout kitchen worn away with exposed wood. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower portion of shelving at cookline soiled with rust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach-in freezers near cookline soiled with food debris. Fan in kitchen hallway soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
35B-13-4Basic – Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Windows throughout establishment left open without any screens to protect the interior from pests. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small takeout boxes not inverted on top of reach-in cooler near cookline.
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Storage area in back of kitchen cluttered with old equipment.
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Toolbox and power drill stored on table beside takeout straws and clean dishes in storage area of dining room.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Zip bag of shrimp and chicken wings thawing inside handwash sink at cookline. Manager placed both back into the reach-in cooler during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall around three-compartment sink soiled with black substance. Floors under and around equipment throughout kitchen soiled with grease, food debris, and/or black substance.
33-31-5Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:11 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 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.