TIPPY'S RESTAURANT
5495 NW 17 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not self closing. **Warning**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed kitchen utensils in containers not inverted next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 bags of vacuum sealed salmon inside reach in cooler at kitchen area completely thawed and not cut open. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. Operator had them thrown out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open soda can on prep table at front counter. Operator removed soda can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler door in kitchen next to hand washing sink.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing with no running water at 3 compartment sink. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and eggs over RTE dessert at reach-in cooler next hand washing sink. **Warning**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 bags of vacuum sealed salmon inside reach in cooler at kitchen area completely thawed and not cut open. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. Operator had them thrown out. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen and bathroom used by employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
- 53B-01-5: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. Observed Donesha with no approved state training. As per operator, employee was hired more than 2 months ago.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bathroom used by employees. **Warning**
- 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. Provided operator with consumer advisory and it was posted by entrance to establishment.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in the reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed gasket torn in the reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees hired over 1 years Sherba. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed Donesha with no approved state training. As per operator, employee was hired more than 2 months. Sherba is no longer an employee. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in the reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed can of evaporated milk stored on the floor next to ice maker. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese (98F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 2 hours. Operator placed item in the oven. **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Demetria green with an employee training not a manager certificate. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees hired over 1 years Sherba. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).