Tippi's Pizzeria

5778 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Tippi's Pizzeria, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Tippi's Pizzeria's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. house made cooked tomato sauce (48F - Cooling) at 11:20 per operator product prepared and cooked yesterday and placed in walk in cooler over night. Discussed cooling with operator see stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored directly above cooked sausage, discussed safe storage refrigeration with operator who corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. house made cooked tomato sauce (48F - Cooling) at 11:20 per operator product prepared and cooked yesterday and placed in walk in cooler over night. Discussed cooling with operator see stop sale.
01B-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At pizza oven flip top cooler handles and door gaskets heavily soiled with food like debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize cooler handles and gaskets.
23-24-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line on top of flip top cooler bottles of cooking oil not labeled, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In Kitchen Steam Table; marinara pizza sauce (121F - Hot Holding) Per operator held for 45 minutes. Advised operator who moved to stove top to be reheated 165F+ **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At Back of Kitchen; Chemical (insect spray) store above dough mixer machine. At Back of Kitchen; Container with paint stored directly above pizza boxes Advised operator who removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has no written procedure Emailed form
03F-10-5
67
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders stored over commercially processed meatballs in upright white freezer. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Manager started the timer. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one.
11-27-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
35B-03-4
Basic - Pizza spatula cracked and broken at the rounded tip.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
58
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...Ham 45°, meatballs 46° in flip top pizza reach in cooler at front line being held less than four hours, employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking..slice pizza below counter being held less than four hours , employee moved pizza for personal food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...windex spray bottle stored with condemns, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored towel in handwashing sink , employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen
31B-04-4
50
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw chicken with pre cooked chicken in chest freezer. Employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection...marinara sauce 104° at room temperature, take another temperature about after 20 minutes, it was at 102° . Employee replace food in small containers and moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink....employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
70
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese 44° in walk in cooler ( all other food 43°) at walk in cooler being held less than four hours. Operator closed door properly and adjusted thermostat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade . Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tippi's Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tippi's Pizzeria on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tippi's Pizzeria?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tippi's Pizzeria.

How does Tippi's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Tippi's Pizzeria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Tippi's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tippi's Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tippi's Pizzeria 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 Tippi's Pizzeria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tippi's Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.