Tipsy Rooster at the Southwinds Motel

1325 Simonton St., Key West, FL 33040
American
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tipsy Rooster at the Southwinds Motel four times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Key West restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
90
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tipsy Rooster at the Southwinds Motel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tipsy Rooster at the Southwinds Motel on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Tipsy Rooster at the Southwinds Motel compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Tipsy Rooster at the Southwinds Motel most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Tipsy Rooster at the Southwinds Motel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tipsy Rooster at the Southwinds Motel have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tipsy Rooster at the Southwinds Motel 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 Tipsy Rooster at the Southwinds Motel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tipsy Rooster at the Southwinds Motel is inspected around two times per year on average.