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TIPICOS HONDURAS 504

42 EGLIN PKWY SE, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850.621.8630

Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD5650362
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
JAN 26
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw sewage on ground of establishment: establishment is connected to a food/grease separator on the outside on the unit. The separator is connected to a PVC line that is dumping into a hole in the ground. Grey water is pooling around the hole.
High priority/28-13-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2026015026Feb 25, 2026Apr 8, 2026$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Feb 26, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Ordered shut on the spot. 1 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment: establishment is connected to a food/grease separator on the outside on the unit. The separator is connected to a PVC line that is dumping into a hole in the ground. Grey water is pooling around the hole.
High priority/28-13-5/Warning
Feb 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. MFDV has been attached with a quick disconnect to a local sewer system that has not been permitted by the City of Fort Walton Beach per the City Building Inspector. Mobile unit still has potable and gray water tanks affixed to unit. Priority: High Priority
High priority/28-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 12, 2026 · High Priority - Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. MFDV has been attached with a quick disconnect to a local sewer system that has not been permitted by the City of Fort Walton Beach per the City Building Inspector. Mobile unit still has potable and gray water tanks affixed to unit. Priority: High Priority Warning Time Extended
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Mobile unit has no hot water at time of inspection. Operator stated the hot water heater has had intermittent issues with functioning and is waiting on repairs to be completed.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 12, 2026 · Hot water heater still not operational. Per operator unit is set to be replaced on 1/13. Time Extended
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Mobile unit has no sanitizer on hand for 3 compartment sink. Operator sourced Chlorine Sanitizer and test strips during inspection.
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. MFDV has been attached with a quick disconnect to a local sewer system that has not been permitted by the City of Fort Walton Beach per the City Building Inspector. Mobile unit still has potable and gray water tanks affixed to unit. Priority: High Priority
High priority/28-08-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Mobile unit has no hot water at time of inspection. Operator stated the hot water heater has had intermittent issues with functioning and is waiting on repairs to be completed.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access: observed water hose is attached to a splitter that is attached to a spigot that is attached to the city water supply but the line has not been permitted per the City of Fort Walton Beach Building Inspector. Priority: Basic
Basic/29-38-4/Warning
Mar 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. 65f.
Intermediate/27-24-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 28, 2025 · Repair person present and working on water heater. Time Extended
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 65f.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 28, 2025 · Repair person present and working on water heater. Time Extended
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Upon inspection observed "Pepto" stored next to syrup in reach in cooler stored behind mobile unit.
High priority/41-07-4
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Upon inspection observed opened container of milk without a date mark in reach in cooler behind mobile unit. Operator confirmed open date 3 days prior.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. 65f.
Intermediate/27-24-5/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 65f.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Food stored outside. Upon inspection observed multiple refrigeration units holding food outside behind mobile unit. Operator was instructed to remove food items to be stored inside unit.
Basic/08B-42-4
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit: Chicken stew in an electric skillet on the counter has a temperature of 188. Owner/Operator states it has been sitting there for 20-30 minutes with the heat off. Advised her to heat it to 165° F and then put on her hotline. Retemped after 20 minutes, 169° F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: Container of raw marination chicken on shelf in reach-in cooler over a container of sausage links. Employee switched the items around to ensure proper food storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site

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