TIPSY TARPON
513 NW 2 AVE, Crystal River FL 34428 · 352-795-2468
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg wash (63F - Cold Holding) on counter, operator states egg was was prepared approximately 1.5 hours ago. Operator placed egg wash in reach in freezer to rapidly chill.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet for handwash sink has inconsistent pressure due to malfunctioning screen in faucet piece. Discussed with employee and operator.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Observed Blue Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (48F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (48F - Cold Holding) in vertical reach in cooler on food truck. Operator stated a part has been ordered to repair cooler. Some items were issued a stop sale and others moved to a different cooler. Discussed with operator.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat ham and raw fish stored over ready-to-eat sauces in cooler near cook line and fryers. Employee moved.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Blue Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (48F - Cold Holding) stored in the vertical reach-in cooler. Items had been in cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator stated a part has been ordered for the cooler. Employee removed to discard items. Issued stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Observed Blue Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (48F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (48F - Cold Holding) in vertical reach in cooler on food truck. Operator stated a part has been ordered to repair cooler. Some items were issued a stop sale and others moved to a different cooler. Discussed with operator.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 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. egg wash (63F - Cold Holding) on counter, operator states egg was was prepared approximately 1.5 hours ago. Operator placed egg wash in reach in freezer to rapidly chill.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator located consumer advisory in office and posted in dining area.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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