SIPPING GARDEN AND BISTRO
605 W MAGNOLIA ST, Leesburg FL 34748 · 352.460.0716
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 68f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in freezer gasket torn.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Dishes in hand sink in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee purse by plastic lids.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 68f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer gasket.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in standing water.
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