LIPINSKI'S RESTAURANT
3745 CAPE HAZE DR, Rotonda West FL 33947 · 941-828-1067
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
SEP 24
OCT 24
APR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the form.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter (70F - Cold Holding) at room temperature on the cook line. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator discarded the butter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (70F - Cold Holding) at room temperature on the cook line. The operator stated the butter had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator discarded the butter. Observed cooked onion (52F - Cold Holding); half and half (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator iced the potentially hazardous foods for cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb next to the mop sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a broken ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal container with no handle used as a scoop for uncooked rice in the prep area. The operator removed the metal container from the rice.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle leading towards a storm drain.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on make line with food stains.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed backside of reach in coolers soiled handles with some food debris on handles.
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 tuna being thawed in package without fish being removed or package being cut open to thaw.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line with groove marks on them.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed frozen ravioli being thaw slacked on counter. Observed operator place ravioli into reach in coolers soiled to complete thawing process.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in back prep room soiled with food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed meatballs in reach in coolers soiled at without covering on container.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on it, put away clean. Observed cutting boards on line with food stains on them, in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on line, on reach in coolers, food debris on back side of handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards in kitchen, on line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in bar, reach in gasket with food debris on it.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some build up on can opener blade. Observed employee cleaning, and sanitizing can opener.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine shield with some black mold like substance. Observed employee cleaning and sanitizing shield.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooves in cutting boards.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line with some food debris on it. Observed chef cleaning and sanitizing gaskets
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not in a protective container. Observed operator put coffee filters in a closed container.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at back exterior of establishment hose bibb.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed buttermilk not date marked at prep area Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade at prep table.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple food items not date marked kitchen Reach in Cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at prep area handwash sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold side of water faucet inoperable at ware washing area handwash sink.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 72F at wait station. Operator discarded the food item.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes 111F at steam table. Operator corrected the food item to a minimum of 165F or above at stove.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at wait station handwash sink. Educated the employee and operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled behind soda nozzles at wait station.
Dec 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority9 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw ground beef over ready to eat corn beef at Make Table. Operator removed the corn beef from underneath the raw ground beef above.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the form.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Executive Chef: Matthew Wilkinson.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the form which was completed during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handles. Operator removed the tongs above shelf to a proper and safe location.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at frontline and prep area handwash sinks.
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