Sip & Sea

491 Dock St Ste A, Cedar Key, FL 32625

American

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Sip & Sea is still short, with only two visits logged. Sip & Sea was last inspected on Dec 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Compared to other Cedar Key restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened cheesecake on display inside prestige case at front counter without date mark. Manager stated it was opened six days prior and voluntarily discarded it during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine soiled either mold-like substance.

22-02-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster not posted inside restaurant. Manager hung a choking poster on the wall during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic wrap stored on shelf approximately 1/2 inch from floor behind front counter.

25-05-4

Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Several wooden shelves and/or boxes constructed from unsealed wood in kitchen.

14-06-4

Jul 29, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sip & Sea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sip & Sea on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Sip & Sea compare to other restaurants in Cedar Key?

Sip & Sea most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cedar Key average of 74.

Has Sip & Sea's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sip & Sea have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sip & Sea means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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