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TIPSY CLOVER RESTAURANT & IRISH PUB

15915 US HWY 19, Hudson FL 34667 · 7278638777

Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats149
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6113809
Grade history
JAN 25
FEB 25
OCT 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 8 small crawling insects resembling ants in women's restroom along baseboard.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In the reach in cooler across from the cook line.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. The hand sink in the kitchen by the door. Provided the operator with the DBPR Form HR 5030-111.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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 operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled: The cutting board had a mold-like substance and was grooved. The gaskets inside the reach-in cooler across from the cook line also had a mold-like substance. The operator cleaned the gaskets inside the reach-in cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The hand sink in the kitchen had no paper towels. The operator placed paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches, in the dry storage room. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of the microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. All 3 microwaves in the kitchen area. The operator cleaned the interior of all 3 microwaves in the kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR 5030-105 poster. The operator posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 25 live small flying insects in kitchen to the right of the three compartment sink near the water heater landing on wall and hot water heater. Flies landing on cleaned and stored containers and single service items. - 10 live small flying insects in cardboard box filled with potatoes in prep area in kitchen off cook line. Operator removed potatoes. - 5 live small flying insects in dry storage room on wall near dry storage goods. - 1 live small flying insect in container of gravy cooling on counter on cook line. See stop sale.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint/Return visit Feb 26, 2025 · Observed 10 live small flying insects at time of callback inspection landing on cord to slicer off cook line. Operator sprayed pest eliminating spray and inspector observed 2 live small flying insects remaining. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Feb 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 25 live small flying insects in kitchen to the right of the three compartment sink near the water heater landing on wall and hot water heater. Flies landing on cleaned and stored containers and single service items. - 10 live small flying insects in cardboard box filled with potatoes in prep area in kitchen off cook line. Operator removed potatoes. - 5 live small flying insects in dry storage room on wall near dry storage goods. - 1 live small flying insect in container of gravy cooling on counter on cook line. See stop sale.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 8 small crawling insects resembling ants in women's restroom along baseboard.
High priority/35A-09-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 live small flying insect in container of gravy cooling on counter on cook line. Operator discarded. Issued stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in bar area near trash can to the left of the three compartment sink and 1 dead roach near water heater in kitchen. Operator corrected.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Objectionable odors in bar area near drain near the three compartment sink and in dry storage room.
Basic/36-64-5/Warning
Water leaking from pipe underneath three compartment sink in bar. Operator has bucket underneath sink catching leaking water. Water damage on wall to the left of hot water heater in kitchen near the three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.