Tippy's Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
70
Score
Public records show six inspections at Tippy's Restaurant stretching back to 2023. Tippy's Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels on site. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled utensils in handwashing sink. Operator removed onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handle for reach in cooler. Operator cleaned onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator on cashier taking order no gloves, to then go to kitchen cook line and put on gloves with no handwashing. Coached operator on proper handwashing methods.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard shell eggs above Packaged RTE desserts inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside handwashing sink. Operator removed containers onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels onsite. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
47
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
82
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and eggs over RTE dessert at reach-in cooler next hand washing sink. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 bags of vacuum sealed salmon inside reach in cooler at kitchen area completely thawed and not cut open. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. Operator had them thrown out. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory and it was posted by entrance to establishment.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen and bathroom used by employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Donesha with no approved state training. As per operator, employee was hired more than 2 months ago.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bathroom used by employees. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing with no running water at 3 compartment sink. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women's restroom door not self closing. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed kitchen utensils in containers not inverted next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-05-4
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 4 bags of vacuum sealed salmon inside reach in cooler at kitchen area completely thawed and not cut open. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. Operator had them thrown out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open soda can on prep table at front counter. Operator removed soda can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on reach in cooler door in kitchen next to hand washing sink.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
29
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Oct 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the time of the inspection observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the time of the inspection provided hand wash sign to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tippy's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tippy's Restaurant on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tippy's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tippy's Restaurant.
How does Tippy's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Tippy's Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Tippy's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tippy's Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tippy's Restaurant 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 Tippy's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tippy's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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