Sip Sip
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Sip Sip nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “clean glasses” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Sip Sip's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed and placed at dish washer. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line on oven door handle. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at standing reach in cooler units.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for to go boxes at storage rack top shelf. Chef removed and covered. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler tray of lemon meringue stored uncovered. Chef covered with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in closed container of flour at dry storage area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at storage rack bowls and plates on top shelf at cook line prep table. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar ice bin. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
67
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee began to prime. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-42-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at storage rack bowls on top shelf not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line floors.
36-22-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed at hood filters soiled with grease build up.
36-50-4
74
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing chemicals stored on clean dish rack. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in white chest reach in freezer next to ice machine. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding) in prep table reach in cooler across from cook line . As per operator for less than four hours. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 76F at prep table across from stove. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean container on dish storage rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on clean dish rack not stored in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
52
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in white chest freezer raw fish and shrimp stored over fries. Chef corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed for reduced oxygen packages of tuna in reach in cooler. Chef cut open packages of fish during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at kitchen area, employees removed and stored on hooks. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
90
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,standing unit and bar units.
23-03-4
95
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink in the back kitchen missing paper towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
82
Jul 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sip Sip last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sip Sip on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sip Sip?
Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sip Sip.
How does Sip Sip compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sip Sip most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sip Sip's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sip Sip have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sip Sip means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sip Sip inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sip Sip is inspected around two times per year on average.
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