TIPSY TARPON
TIPSY TARPON in CRYSTAL RIVER has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
513 NW 2 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13518174
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13491453
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Observed Blue Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (48F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (48F - Cold Holding) in vertical reach in cooler on food truck. Operator stated a part has been ordered to repair cooler. Some items were issued a stop sale and others moved to a different cooler. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Observed Raw Fish (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (43F - Cold Holding) and Shredded Cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in vertical reach in cooler on food truck. Items were in cooler for less than 4 hours. Items were moved to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool products. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 8/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10941124
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat ham and raw fish stored over ready-to-eat sauces in cooler near cook line and fryers. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Blue Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (48F - Cold Holding) stored in the vertical reach-in cooler. Items had been in cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator stated a part has been ordered for the cooler. Employee removed to discard items. Issued stop sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Observed Blue Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (48F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (48F - Cold Holding) in vertical reach in cooler on food truck. Operator stated a part has been ordered to repair cooler. Some items were issued a stop sale and others moved to a different cooler. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Inspection Date: 1/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874623
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8708148
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg wash (63F - Cold Holding) on counter, operator states egg was was prepared approximately 1.5 hours ago. Operator placed egg wash in reach in freezer to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator located consumer advisory in office and posted in dining area. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8594189
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed