Sip 85

4940 Ridgemoor Blvd, Palm Harbor, FL 34685
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Sip 85 has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Palm Harbor sits at 74, putting Sip 85 on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steak and pork thawing on metal board at room temperature.
06-01-5
95
Nov 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has a smoker that is not on plans. Operator can submit a change in plans to include smoker and 1 table to use only during the time the smoker is being filled. No prep outside. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Plan review for shed Observed unenclosed shed located outside in back adjacent to walk-in cooler. Called plan review to see if operator submitted plans, plan review sent the most recent plans to inspectors email. Inspector reviewed plans and noticed that plans have not been updated to include unenclosed shed. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has a smoker that is not on plans. Operator can submit a change in plans to include smoker and 1 table to use only during the time the smoker is being filled. No prep outside. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and speaker on wire rack above tortilla wraps. Operator moved phone and speaker **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Pls prep tables stored outside not being used. Soiled wiping cloth bin stored outside no lid **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-31-5
82
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker is located at top of the splitter. Needs to be located to the hose side. Discussed with operator.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on menu, does not show that it is undercooked. Operator put asterisk next to ahi as well as consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working with no food manager present. Manager showed up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in warewashing area stacked wet. Discussed with operator.
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Discussed with operator.
22-20-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator paper form 5030-105. Choking poster is now hanging on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
58
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 56F held on counter, rice 47F held on counter. Discussed using time as a public health control. Provided DBPR forms via email.
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sip 85 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sip 85 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sip 85?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sip 85.

How does Sip 85 compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Sip 85 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has Sip 85's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sip 85 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sip 85 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Sip 85 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sip 85 is inspected around two times per year on average.