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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 dateMay 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3424620
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8670085
DBPR license4800521

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: One live roach with egg sac attached in kitchen on hinge of door to reach-in freezer across from cookline. One live roach on underside of stainless prep table at cookline. One live roach on top of container of frying oil on floor at cookline. One live roach on top of blue ice chest below counter in bar area. Five live roaches on corner of milk crate below counter in bar area. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. Owner stated all of their food handler certificates were expired. Certificates needed for four employees all employed more than 60 days. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: No change, time extended. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: One dead roach on bottom interior of nonfunctional reach-in cooler at cookline. One dead roach on floor in kitchen in hallway near back door. **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationWarningAdmin Complaint
#2Basic35B-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Windows throughout establishment left open without any screens to protect the interior from pests. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: No change. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.