THE TIPSY COW BAR AND GRILL
360 DOCK ST UNIT B · CEDAR KEY · Levy County · FL 32625
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 06/01/2025.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F – Hot Holding). Manager stated the shrimp and chicken was at room temperature during the lunch rush, then placed back into the cooler approximately five minutes prior. Inspector had employees move the shrimp and chicken into a freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.
Intermediate 1
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager in-charge, D. Fox, only has a food handler certificate and does not have a certified food manager certification. This manager was the same manager in-charge during the previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 6
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. 1. One hole in wall in bar area. 2. Three holes in ceiling in bar area. 3. Paint peeling and cracks in drywall on ceiling near bar area. 4. Unfinished drywall on ceiling around flag near bar area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. 1. Front of beer cooler in bar area rusted. 2. Front of reach-in cooler near cookline rusted. 3. Two refrigerated make-tables no functional at cookline. Establishment is using Time as a Public Health Control until new equipment can be purchased. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Several containers of frying oil stored directly on floor near cookline.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Clean out cap removed with pan below it collecting water near Handwash sink in kitchen. Handwash sink is draining slowly.
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Rear storage area cluttered with old equipment and boxes.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Several unused coolers stored inside and behind building.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:04 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.