TIPPY'S RESTAURANT
5495 NW 17 AVE, Miami FL 33142 · 786-780-3124
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 42 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled utensils in handwashing sink. Operator removed onsite.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels on site.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle for reach in cooler. Operator cleaned onsite.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in cooler.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator on cashier taking order no gloves, to then go to kitchen cook line and put on gloves with no handwashing. Coached operator on proper handwashing methods.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard shell eggs above Packaged RTE desserts inside reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside handwashing sink. Operator removed containers onsite.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in cooler.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not self closing.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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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.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen and bathroom used by employees.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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..
No soap provided at handwash sink at bathroom used by employees.
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..
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not self closing.
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.
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler door in kitchen next to hand washing sink..
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
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.
Mar 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed new roll.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in the reach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Demetria green with an employee training not a manager certificate.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed new roll.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in the reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed can of evaporated milk stored on the floor next to ice maker.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the time of the inspection provided hand wash sign to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the time of the inspection observed hood filters soiled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.