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TIPSY SKIPPER OCALA

48 S MAGNOLIA AVE, Ocala FL 34471 · 352-817-9227

Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5203161
Grade history
OCT 23
FEB 24
SEP 24
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Nov 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2925. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with expired license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottles of cleaner in bar area hand washing sink. Employee removed spray bottle during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water n reach in cooler in kitchen
Basic/29-49-6
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with cleaner stored on shelves above reach-in cooler, Manger moved.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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. For two new employees
Intermediate/11-26-1
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at the bar entrance, Manager turned on the Hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. In bathrooms.
Basic/32-17-4

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.